Chapter 1 Test (Algebra 1 Big Ideas CC High School)

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What is the absolute value of |-15|?

Back

15

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Solve the equation: -5x = 25

Back

x = -5

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Solve for x: 7x = 3x + 24

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x = 6

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x + 5 = 2(x + 7)?

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Multiply x by 2 and 7 by 2.

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Solve for A in the equation: A = 2h.

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h = 2A.

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What is the definition of a variable in algebra?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To manipulate an equation to get the variable on one side by itself.

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What is the solution to the equation: 2x + 3 = 11?

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x = 4.

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What is the distributive property?

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a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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What is the solution to the equation: 4x - 8 = 0?

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x = 2.