Algebra 1A - Final Exam

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What operation does the clue word 'DIFFERENCE' represent?

Back

Subtract

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In the equation y=mx+b, what does 'm' represent?

Back

Slope

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Solve the equation: ∣ 2x + 9 ∣ = 15

Back

x = 3 or x = -12

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What word phrase can represent '5x + 2'?

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The sum of five times a number x and two

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If the pattern of rain continues, what is the BEST prediction for Friday if it rained more than 4 cm on previous days?

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There will be more than 4 cm of rain.

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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 is the formula for the slope of a line?

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Slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) for two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2).

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What does the term 'coefficient' refer to in an algebraic expression?

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A numerical factor multiplied by a variable.

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What is the process of solving an equation called?

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Isolation of the variable.

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What is the distributive property in algebra?

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a(b + c) = ab + ac.