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Algebra Study Guide

The document provides an overview of algebra, covering basic concepts such as variables, expressions, equations, and inequalities. It discusses methods for solving linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, graphing, systems of equations, quadratic equations, and functions. Additionally, it briefly mentions exponents, radicals, logarithms, trigonometry, and matrices.

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Algebra Study Guide

The document provides an overview of algebra, covering basic concepts such as variables, expressions, equations, and inequalities. It discusses methods for solving linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, graphing, systems of equations, quadratic equations, and functions. Additionally, it briefly mentions exponents, radicals, logarithms, trigonometry, and matrices.

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A Quick Overview of Algebra

1. Basic Concepts:

 Variables: Letters representing unknown values (e.g., x, y).


 Expressions: Combinations of variables, numbers, and operations
(e.g., 3x + 2y).
 Equations: Statements that two expressions are equal (e.g., 2x + 5 =
11).
 Inequalities: Statements comparing expressions using symbols like <,
>, ≤, ≥ (e.g., x + 3 > 7).

2. Solving Equations and Inequalities:

 Linear Equations: Equations where the highest power of the


variable is 1 (e.g., 2x + 5 = 11).
 Solving for x: Use inverse operations to isolate the variable. For
example, to solve 2x + 5 = 11, subtract 5 from both sides, then
divide both sides by 2.
 Inequalities: Follow similar steps as solving equations, but
remember to flip the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by
a negative number.

3. Polynomials:

 Expressions with multiple terms: Each term is a product of a


coefficient and one or more variables raised to powers (e.g., 3x² - 2x +
1).
 Operations: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials using the
rules of exponents.
 Factoring: Breaking down a polynomial into simpler expressions (e.g.,
x² - 4 = (x + 2)(x - 2)).

4. Graphing:

 Coordinate Plane: A grid with two axes (x and y) used to represent


points.
 Linear Equations: Graphs of linear equations are straight lines.
 Slope: The steepness of a line, calculated as the change in y divided
by the change in x.
 Intercepts: Points where the graph crosses the x-axis (x-intercept) or
the y-axis (y-intercept).

5. Systems of Equations:

 Multiple equations with multiple variables: Solve for the values


of the variables that satisfy all equations simultaneously.
 Methods: Substitution, elimination, and graphing.

6. Quadratic Equations:

 Equations with the highest power of 2: (e.g., x² + 2x - 3 = 0).


 Solving: Factoring, completing the square, and the quadratic formula.

7. Functions:

 Relationships between inputs and outputs: Each input has a unique


output.
 Notation: f(x) represents the output of a function f for an input x.
 Graphs: Visual representations of functions on the coordinate plane.

- Exponents and Radicals: Working with powers and roots.

- Logarithms: Inverse operations of exponents.

- Trigonometry: Relationships between angles and side lengths in triangles.

- Matrices: Arrays of numbers used in various mathematical applications.

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