Reporting Category 5 Review (Algebra 1)

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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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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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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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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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What is the slope of a line?

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The measure of the steepness of a line, calculated as rise over run.

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What is the y-intercept?

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The point where a line crosses the y-axis, represented as (0, b) in the equation y = mx + b.

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What is a function?

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A relation where each input has exactly one output.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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Independent variables are manipulated, while dependent variables are measured.

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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.