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
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 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
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 is the solution to the equation 3(x + 4) = 21 in algebra?
A). x = 3
B). x = 5
C). x = 7
D). x = 9
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 quadratic equation in algebra?
A). 3x - 5 = 0
B). y = mx + b
C). x^2 + 2x + 1 = 0
D). 4x + 7 = 15
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
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
Which of the following is a variable in algebra?
A). x + 5
B). 10
C). 2x
D). y * z