Pentathlon 2024 Algebra Qualifying Flashcard

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x = 20

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Solve the equation: 5x + 12 = 9x - 8. What is x?

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x = 5

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What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of 30 and 90?

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30

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Solve the inequality: 3n > -9. What is n?

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n > -3

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What is the definition of a variable in algebra?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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Finding the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the difference between an equation and an inequality?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an inequality shows that one expression is greater or less than another.

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What is the process of finding the GCF of two numbers?

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List the factors of each number and identify the largest factor they have in common.

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What is a polynomial?

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An expression consisting of variables raised to whole number powers and coefficients.