Fall Semester Exam

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, the absolute value of -7 is 7.

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What is the commutative property of multiplication?

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The commutative property of multiplication states that changing the order of the factors does not change the product. For example, 4 * 7 = 7 * 4.

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What is the result of multiplying a negative integer by a positive integer?

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The result is always negative. For example, -4 * 7 = -28.

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic term?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term. In the term -36k, -36 is the coefficient.

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When do you flip the inequality sign?

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You flip the inequality sign when you multiply or divide both sides of the inequality by a negative number.

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What is the definition of an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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What is the difference between a term and an expression?

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A term is a single mathematical entity (like 5x or -3), while an expression is a combination of terms (like 5x - 3 + 2).

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by each term in a parenthesis.

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

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The result is always negative. For example, -3 + -5 = -8.

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What is the identity property of addition?

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The identity property of addition states that adding zero to any number does not change the number. For example, 5 + 0 = 5.