What is the purpose of using variables in algebra?

What is the degree of the polynomial 4x^3 + 2x^2 - x + 7?

A). 1

B). 2

C). 3

D). 4

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

What is the fundamental concept of algebra?

A). Solving equations

B). Studying biology

C). Programming languages

D). Art and literature

Which of the following is a valid algebraic identity?

A). (x + y)^2 = x^2 + y^2

B). (x + y)(x - y) = x^2 + y^2

C). (x + y)^2 = x^2 - y^2

D). x^2 - y^2 = (x + y)^2

What is the solution to the equation 2x + 3 = 7 in algebra?

A). x = 4

B). x = 2

C). x = 5

D). x = 1

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

In algebraic expressions, what does the term 'exponent' represent?

A). The number being multiplied

B). The result of multiplication

C). The base raised to a power

D). The constant term

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 is the solution to the equation 3(x + 4) = 21 in algebra?

A). x = 3

B). x = 5

C). x = 7

D). x = 9

What is the solution to the equation 2x^2 + 5x - 3 = 0 in algebra?

A). x = -3 or x = 1/2

B). x = -1/2 or x = 3

C). x = -1 or x = 3/2

D). x = -3/2 or x = 1