Algebra

• Algebraic expressions can be simplified by combining like terms and applying the rules of arithmetic.
• In linear models, the exponent is one
• In linear models, what is the exponent?


  The exponent is one
• What is a superscript?

  A superscript is a character or symbol that is raised above the normal line of text
• What is a subscript?

  A subscript is a small character or number written below and to the right of a letter or symbol
• In the equation y=mx+b what does the m stand for?


  The slope
• What is the equation for slope-intercept form?

  y=mx+b
• What is the definition of slope?


  the rate of change
• What is the equation used to find the slope?

  m=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1) or change in y over change in x
• Graduate schools and employers emphasize the use of tables graphs and equations
• What is a function?

  A function is a mathematical relationship that maps each input value to a unique output value
• What is the Linear Standard Form?


  The standard form of a linear equation is Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are constants and A and B are not both zero. x is greater than or equal to zero, AB&C are integers
• What is the equation for point-slope form?


  y-y1=m(x-x1)
• What is an expression?


  An expression is a combination of variables, constants, and operators that represents a value
• Expressions can be evaluated and simplified
• Can expressions be evauluated and simplified
• Can expressions be evaluated and simplified?Yes
• Do expressions contain an equal sign?


  No
• Can expressions be evaluated and simplified?


  Yes
• What do (curly) braces look like in algebra?


  { }
• What do (square) brackets look like?


  [ ]
• What does absolute value look like in an equation?


  I I
• What do parentheses in algebra look like?


  ( )