Which of the following is a variable in algebra?
A). x + 5
B). 10
C). 2x
D). y * z
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
What is the fundamental concept of algebra?
A). Solving equations
B). Studying biology
C). Programming languages
D). Art and literature
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 x^2 - 4 = 0 in algebra?
A). x = -2
B). x = 2
C). x = -4
D). x = 4
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 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 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
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