Algebra I STAAR review

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What is the definition of a variable in algebra?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents one or more numbers.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the purpose of solving an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To reduce it to its simplest form by combining like terms and eliminating parentheses.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the distributive property?

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a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you multiply a term by each term inside the parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is a linear equation?

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An equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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What does 'solving for x' mean?

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Finding the value of x that makes the equation true.

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation contains an equal sign, while an expression does not.

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What is the slope of a line?

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The rate of change of y with respect to x, often represented as 'm' in the equation y = mx + b.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the y-intercept?

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The point where the line crosses the y-axis, represented as 'b' in the equation y = mx + b.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What are like terms?

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Terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B