Alg Exam Review Part 1

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Solve the inequality: -15 < 4x + 1

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x > -4

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Expand the expression: 4(x + 3)

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4x + 12

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Translate the phrase: Eight less than three times a number

Back

3x - 8

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Solve for x: 2x - 3 = 1

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x = 2

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Solve for b: -11 + 3(b + 5) = 7

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b = 1

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that indicates one quantity is larger or smaller than another.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value, often denoted by letters like x or y.

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations.