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Algebraic manipulation vocabulary study guide

Algebra • Notation, vocabulary and manipulation

Key concepts

What you'll likely be quizzed about

  • Algebraic expressions consist of numbers, variables, and operations.
  • They represent values in algebra.
  • Variables are symbols that stand in for unknown numbers, and operations include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • "3x + 2" is an example of an algebraic expression, where 'x' represents a variable.

Flashcards

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How do you rearrange the equation '2x + 3 = 7'?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to get '2x = 4', then divide by 2 to find 'x = 2'.

Key notes

Important points to keep in mind

Simplify expressions to make calculations easier.

Isolate variables by rearranging equations.

Use the distributive property to expand expressions.

Identify and combine like terms.

Always apply the order of operations correctly.

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