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Pre-Algebra Unit 1 Study Guide: Foundations of Algebra

I. Basic Algebraic Concepts

1. Understanding Variables:
○ Variables: Symbols (usually letters) used to represent unknown numbers.
○ Expressions: Combinations of variables, numbers, and operations (e.g., 3x+53x
+ 53x+5).
○ Equations: Statements that two expressions are equal (e.g., 2x+3=72x + 3 =
72x+3=7).
2. Operations with Variables:
○ Addition and Subtraction: Combine like terms (e.g., 4x+3x=7x4x + 3x =
7x4x+3x=7x).
○ Multiplication and Division: Distribute and factor (e.g., 2(x+3)=2x+62(x + 3) =
2x + 62(x+3)=2x+6).
3. Simplifying Algebraic Expressions:
○ Combining Like Terms: Group and simplify terms with the same variable (e.g.,
5x+2x=7x5x + 2x = 7x5x+2x=7x).
○ Using the Distributive Property: Apply a(b+c)=ab+aca(b + c) = ab +
aca(b+c)=ab+ac (e.g., 3(x+4)=3x+123(x + 4) = 3x + 123(x+4)=3x+12).

II. Solving Simple Equations

1. One-Step Equations:
○ Addition/Subtraction: Solve equations like x+4=10x + 4 = 10x+4=10 by
isolating the variable (subtract 4 from both sides).
○ Multiplication/Division: Solve equations like 3x=123x = 123x=12 by isolating
the variable (divide both sides by 3).
2. Two-Step Equations:
○ Solve equations involving both addition/subtraction and multiplication/division
(e.g., 2x+5=152x + 5 = 152x+5=15) by first isolating the variable term and then
solving for the variable.

III. Working with Inequalities

1. Understanding Inequalities:
○ Inequalities: Statements that compare two expressions (e.g., x+3>7x + 3 >
7x+3>7).
○ Symbols: >>> (greater than), <<< (less than), ≥\geq≥ (greater than or equal to),
≤\leq≤ (less than or equal to).
2. Solving Inequalities:
○ Follow similar steps to solving equations, but remember to reverse the inequality
symbol when multiplying or dividing by a negative number.

IV. Graphing on the Coordinate Plane


1. Coordinate Plane Basics:
○ Axes: X-axis (horizontal) and Y-axis (vertical).
○ Origin: The point (0, 0) where the axes intersect.
2. Plotting Points:
○ Use ordered pairs (x, y) to locate points on the plane (e.g., (3, 4)).
3. Graphing Linear Equations:
○ Convert equations to slope-intercept form y=mx+by = mx + by=mx+b, where
mmm is the slope and bbb is the y-intercept.
○ Plot the y-intercept and use the slope to find additional points.

V. Practice Problems

1. Simplify the following expressions:


○ 5x+3x−25x + 3x - 25x+3x−2
○ 4(a+2)−3a4(a + 2) - 3a4(a+2)−3a
2. Solve the following equations:
○ 7x−4=187x - 4 = 187x−4=18
○ 2x+63=4\frac{2x + 6}{3} = 432x+6​=4
3. Solve the following inequalities:
○ x−7≤10x - 7 \leq 10x−7≤10
○ 3x>93x > 93x>9
4. Graph the following points and equations:
○ Plot the points (2, 3), (-1, -2), and (4, -1) on the coordinate plane.
○ Graph the equation y=2x−1y = 2x - 1y=2x−1 by plotting the y-intercept and using
the slope.

VI. Key Terms to Remember

● Variable
● Expression
● Equation
● Inequality
● Distributive Property
● Like Terms
● Coordinate Plane
● Slope
● Y-Intercept

VII. Additional Tips

● Always check your work by substituting your solutions back into the original equations or
inequalities.
● Practice graphing different types of linear equations to become more comfortable with
plotting and interpreting graphs.

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