Algebra 1 Review

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What is the equation to find the total number of boxes of cookies Kendall bought if she keeps 2 boxes and brings 60 cookies to the party?

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Define a variable in the context of an algebraic equation.

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A variable is a symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value in an equation.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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Isolating a variable means rearranging the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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Add 24 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is a linear equation?

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What does the slope (m) represent in a linear equation?

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The slope represents the rate of change of y with respect to x, indicating how steep the line is.

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What is the y-intercept (b) in a linear equation?

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The y-intercept is the value of y when x is 0, representing where the line crosses the y-axis.

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the purpose of simplifying an equation?

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Simplifying an equation makes it easier to solve by reducing it to its most basic form.