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