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The Basics of Algebra
The Basics of Algebra
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These questions are an assessment of the basic knowledge in algebra. Take the quiz and have fun!
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What is the opposite of addition?
Division
Exponentiation
Multiplication
Subtraction
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What is an equation?
A way of graphing data points.
A statement that shows two expressions are equal.
A way of measuring the distance between two points.
A way of measuring the area of a shape.
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How can you check your answer to an equation?
Guess and check
Rewrite the equation
Don't bother checking it
Plug it back in
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What is the slope-intercept form?
An equation in the form y = mx + b.
An equation in the form ax^2 + bx + c = 0.
An equation that shows the relationship between distance and time.
An equation that shows the relationship between two variables.
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What is Algebra?
The study of geometry and trigonometry.
The study of calculus and differential equations.
The study of mathematical symbols and the rules for manipulating them.
The study of statistics and probability.
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What is the opposite of division?
Exponentiation
Multiplication
Addition
Subtraction
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What is a function?
A way to graph experimental data.
A way to measure the volume of a shape.
A rule that assigns one output for each input.
A way to measure the amount of something in a sample.
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What is a term?
A set of data points in a graph.
A way to measure force.
Either numbers and/or variables being added or subtracted.
A way to measure temperature.
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What is the opposite of subtraction?
Addition
Multiplication
Exponentiation
Division
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What is a system of equations?
A way to measure the amount of something in a sample.
A way to measure the length and width of a shape.
Two or more equations with the same variables.
A way to graph experimental data.
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What does the acronym PEMDAS stand for?
Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction
Powers, Equations, Multiplication, Degrees, Algebra, Subtract
Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally
Positive, Equals, Negative, Derivative, Antiderivative, Subtraction
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How I feel about Algebra (Notice that there is no right or wrong answer)
Afraid
Happy
Curious
Intimidated
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What is a variable?
A set of data points in a graph.
A way to measure lengths and angles.
A mathematical operation like addition or subtraction.
A letter or symbol that represents a number or quantity.
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What is the formula of a linear equation?
An equation in the form ax^2 + bx + c = 0.
An equation that shows the relationship between distance and time.
An equation that shows the relationship between two variables.
An equation in the form y = mx + b.
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What is the opposite of squaring?
Exponentiation
Raising to the fourth power
Cubing
Square root
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What is the opposite of cube rooting?
Exponentiation
Raising to the third power
Fourthing
Squaring
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What is the main purpose for solving an equation?
Combine like terms
Isolate the variable
Add or subtract both sides
Distribute if necessary
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What is the opposite of multiplication?
Addition
Exponentiation
Division
Subtraction
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What is a quadratic equation?
An equation in the form dy/dx = f(x,y).
An equation that shows the relationship between two variables.
An equation in the form ax^2 + bx + c = 0.
An equation that shows the relationship between distance and time.
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What is a coefficient?
A number that multiplies a variable.
A way to measure angles.
A symbol that represents a mathematical operation.
A set of data points in a graph.
