What is the purpose of using variables in algebra?
A). Representing unknown quantities
B). Making calculations faster
C). Adding complexity to equations
D). Ignoring numerical values
Which of the following is a trinomial in algebra?
A). 2x^2 + 5
B). 3x^3 + 2x^2 - x
C). x^2 - 4 + 6
D). 4x + 7
What is the correct order of operations in algebraic expressions?
A). Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction
B). Exponents, Parentheses, Addition/Subtraction, Multiplication/Division
C). Multiplication/Division, Exponents, Addition/Subtraction, Parentheses
D). Addition/Subtraction, Multiplication/Division, Exponents, Parentheses
What is the solution to the equation x^2 - 4 = 0 in algebra?
A). x = -2
B). x = 2
C). x = -4
D). x = 4
Which property of algebra allows you to add or multiply terms in any order?
A). Commutative property
B). Associative property
C). Distributive property
D). Identity property
In algebraic expressions, what does the term 'coefficient' refer to?
A). The constant part of the expression
B). The highest power of a variable
C). The number in front of a variable
D). The solution to the equation
Which of the following is a variable in algebra?
A). x + 5
B). 10
C). 2x
D). y * z
What does the term 'expression' refer to in algebra?
A). A mathematical phrase containing numbers and variables
B). An equation with an equal sign
C). A statement that is always true
D). A function with inputs and outputs
What does the term 'factor' mean in algebra?
A). To break down an expression into simpler parts
B). To multiply two or more terms
C). To add terms together
D). To rearrange terms in an equation
Which of the following is an example of a linear equation in algebra?
A). 3x^2 + 5 = 0
B). y = mx + b
C). (x + 2)(x - 3) = 0
D). 2x + 7 = 15