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 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 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
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
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
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
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 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 purpose of using variables in algebra?
A). Representing unknown quantities
B). Making calculations faster
C). Adding complexity to equations
D). Ignoring numerical values