If we have the equation 3+x=7, what is the value of x?
4
In the expression 3x+5, what is 3 considered?
A constant
How would you express "five times a number minus two" in algebraic form?
5x−2
In the expression 2y−7+4x, which part is a variable?
y
What is the term for a fixed value in algebra?
Constant
What does the term "terms" refer to in an algebraic expression?
Individual values or products of variables and constants
If you have the expression 3y+5−2x, what are the constant terms?
5
How would you express "the sum of four times a number and three" in algebraic form?
4x+3
What is the algebraic expression for "the quotient of a number divided by three plus five"?
3x+5
What is the purpose of using letters in algebra?
To represent unknown numbers
How do you derive the expression for "the quotient of a number divided by three plus five"?
Divide the number by three and add five
What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 3 = 7?
Subtract 3 from both sides
What must you remember when solving inequalities involving negative numbers?
You must flip the inequality sign
What is the first step to graph an equation in the form y=mx+b?
Rewrite the equation in y=mx+b form
What type of line do you use for graphing the inequality y<−3x+2?
Dashed line
What is the correct shading for the inequality y<−3x+2?
Shade below the dashed line
What is the correct step when graphing an equation in the form y=mx+b?
Plot the y-intercept on the y-axis
What are the steps to graph an inequality?
Convert to y=mx+b form
Graph the related equation (dashed for < or >, solid for ≤ or ≥)
Shade the appropriate region (above or below the line)
What are the steps to graph an equation?
Rewrite in y=mx+b form
Plot the y-intercept on the y-axis
Use the slope to find additional points
Draw a straight line through the points
Directed Number Line
A number line that includes both positive and negative numbers, used to represent directed movements.
Fact Family
A set of four arithmetic operations that are related by the commutative and associative properties, used to demonstrate equivalent expressions: addition and subtraction, multiplication and division.
Arithmetic Sequence
A sequence of numbers in which each term is obtained by adding a fixed constant to the previous term.
Arithmetic Sequence Formula
Term to Term Difference
The difference between two consecutive terms in a sequence.
Sequence: +3
1, 4, 7, 10, ...
Term-to-Term Difference: +2
A simple arithmetic sequence where each term increases by 2
Directed Number: -5
A number that is 5 units to the left of zero on the number line