Algebra Review (linear equations)

Front

3x - 5 = -26

Back

x = -7

Front

What is the definition of a variable?

Back

The letter used to represent a quantity.

Front

Find the slope of the line represented by the equation y = (4/5)x + 2.

Back

4/5

Front

What is the definition of a coefficient?

Back

The number in front of a variable.

Front

144 = 12z, find z.

Back

z = 12

Front

What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

Back

y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

Front

Solve for x: 2x + 3 = 11

Back

x = 4

Front

What does it mean for two lines to be parallel?

Back

They have the same slope and will never intersect.

Front

What is the x-intercept of the equation 2x + 3y = 6?

Back

x = 3 when y = 0.

Front

Solve for y: 3y - 9 = 0

Back

y = 3