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Algebra

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Algebra Basics

1. Variables and Constants:

Variables: Symbols (like ) representing unknown values.

Constants: Fixed values (e.g., ).

2. Expressions:
Combination of numbers, variables, and operations (e.g., ).

Can’t have an equals sign ().

3. Equations:

A statement that two expressions are equal (e.g., ).


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Operations with Algebra

1. Simplifying Expressions:

Combine like terms (e.g., ).


Apply distributive property: .

2. Solving Equations:

Isolate the variable using inverse operations.

Example: .
3. Inequalities:

Like equations but use instead of .

Example: .
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Key Concepts

1. Linear Equations:

General form: , where is the slope and is the y-intercept.

Example: .
2. Quadratic Equations:

General form: .

Solve by factoring, completing the square, or using the quadratic formula:


x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}

3. Functions:

Relation where each input has exactly one output.

Example: .

4. Factoring:
Finding expressions that multiply to form a given polynomial.

Example: .

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Special Rules

1. Exponents:

(if ).
2. Radicals:

3. Absolute Values:
if , if .

Example: .

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Word Problems:
1. Define the variable(s).

2. Write an equation based on the problem.

3. Solve for the variable and check the solution.

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