What is the purpose of using variables in algebra?

Which of the following is a binomial in algebra?

A). 2x^2 + 5

B). 3x^3 + 2x^2 - x

C). x^2 - 4

D). 4x + 7

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

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

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

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

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

Which property allows you to multiply a sum by distributing the multiplication over each term?

A). Distributive property

B). Commutative property

C). Associative property

D). Identity property

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

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

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