EOC Review Algebra

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What is a system of equations?

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A set of two or more equations with the same variables that can be solved together.

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How do you represent the cost of items in a system of equations?

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By creating equations that relate the quantities of items to their total cost.

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What is the difference between a coefficient and a constant in an expression?

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A coefficient is a number that multiplies a variable, while a constant is a fixed value without a variable.

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What is a binomial?

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A polynomial with exactly two terms.

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What does it mean for two expressions to be equivalent?

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It means they have the same value for all values of their variables.

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How do you factor a difference of squares?

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By using the formula a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b).

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A symbol, usually a letter, that represents an unknown value.

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What is the purpose of solving a system of equations?

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To find the values of the variables that satisfy all equations in the system.

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What is the formula for finding the total cost of multiple items?

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Total Cost = (Price of Item 1 * Quantity of Item 1) + (Price of Item 2 * Quantity of Item 2) + ...

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What is the significance of the term 'factor' in algebra?

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Factors are numbers or expressions that can be multiplied together to get another number or expression.