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 a trinomial in algebra?
A). 2x^2 + 5
B). 3x^3 + 2x^2 - x
C). x^2 - 4 + 6
D). 4x + 7
Which of the following is a variable in algebra?
A). x + 5
B). 10
C). 2x
D). y * z
What is the degree of the polynomial 4x^3 + 2x^2 - x + 7?
A). 1
B). 2
C). 3
D). 4
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 solution to the equation 2x + 3 = 7 in algebra?
A). x = 4
B). x = 2
C). x = 5
D). x = 1
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 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 purpose of using variables in algebra?
A). Representing unknown quantities
B). Making calculations faster
C). Adding complexity to equations
D). Ignoring numerical values
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