Benchmark #2 Review

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What is the solution to the equation -3x - 3(7 + 6x) = 7(1 - 4x)?

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The solution is x = 4.

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What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

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It means that there are no values for the variable that can satisfy the equation.

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How do you solve the inequality p - 3 > -8?

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Add 3 to both sides to get p > -5.

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What is the definition of a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What does it mean for an equation to have infinitely many solutions?

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It means that there are countless values for the variable that satisfy the equation.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 6y = 8 - 9 + 6y?

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Combine like terms on the right side to simplify the equation.

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What is the principle of balancing equations in algebra?

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Whatever you do to one side of the equation, you must do to the other side to maintain equality.

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What is the definition of an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, or not equal to the other.

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How do you graph the inequality p - 3 > -8?

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Graph the line p = -5 and shade to the right, indicating all values greater than -5.