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 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 is the fundamental concept of algebra?
A). Solving equations
B). Studying biology
C). Programming languages
D). Art and literature
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
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
In algebraic expressions, what does the term 'coefficient' refer to?
A). The constant part of the expression
B). The highest power of a variable
C). The number in front of a variable
D). The solution to the equation
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 3(x + 4) = 21 in algebra?
A). x = 3
B). x = 5
C). x = 7
D). x = 9
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 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