Chapter 3

Algebra 1: Concepts and Skills · 571 exercises

Problem 1

Complete the sentence. If \(a\) and \(b\) are two quantities measured in the same unit, then the \(?\) of \(a\) to \(b\) is \(\frac{a}{b}\)

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Problem 1

Consider the statement “10% of 160 is 16.” Write an equation that represents the statement.

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Problem 1

A formula is an algebraic ____ ? that relates two or more real-life quantities.

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Problem 1

State the inverse operation needed to solve the equation. $$ x+5=13 $$

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Problem 1

Give an example of rounding error.

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Problem 1

Identify the like terms in the expression. \(3 x^{2}+5 x+3+x\)

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Problem 1

Name two pairs of inverse operations.

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Problem 1

Linear equations with the same solution(s) are called ____ ? equations.

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Problem 2

Complete the sentence. A rate compares two quantities measured in ? units.

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Problem 2

You can ____ ? a formula to express one quantity in terms of the others.

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Problem 2

State the inverse operation needed to solve the equation. $$ x-4=-9 $$

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Problem 2

The solution of \(13 x=6\) rounded to the nearest hundredth is 0.46 Which of the following is a better way to list the solution? Explain. $$ \text { A. } x=0.46 $$ $$B. x ? 0.46$$

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Problem 2

Is the equation \(-2(4-x)=2 x-8\) an identity? Explain why or why not.

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Problem 2

Identify the like terms in the expression. \(8 x-4+5 x^{2}-4 x\)

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Problem 2

Match the property of equality with its description. Addition Property of Equality A. If \(a=b,\) then \(c a=c b\) B. If \(a=b,\) then \(a-c=b-c\) C. If \(a=b,\) then \(a+c=b+c\) D. If \(a=b\) and \(c \neq 0,\) then \(\frac{a}{c}=\frac{b}{c}\)

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Problem 3

Complete the sentence. A unit rate is a rate per ? given unit.

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Problem 3

Write an equation for each question. Do not solve the equation. 15% of what number is 12?

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Problem 3

Solve the equation for the indicated variable. $$r-s=t ; r$$

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Problem 3

State the inverse operation needed to solve the equation. $$ 7 x=28 $$

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Problem 3

Identify the coefficient of each variable term. $$ 16+3 y=22 $$

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Problem 3

Identify the like terms in the expression. \(2 t+t^{2}+6 t^{2}-6 t\)

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Problem 3

Match the property of equality with its description. Multiplication Property of Equality A. If \(a=b,\) then \(c a=c b\) B. If \(a=b,\) then \(a-c=b-c\) C. If \(a=b,\) then \(a+c=b+c\) D. If \(a=b\) and \(c \neq 0,\) then \(\frac{a}{c}=\frac{b}{c}\)

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Problem 3

Tell whether each equation is linear or not linear. Explain your answer. $$a^{2}+1=9$$

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Problem 4

Complete the sentence. You can use \(?\) to change from one unit of measure to another.

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Problem 4

Write an equation for each question. Do not solve the equation. 99 is what percent of 212?

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Problem 4

Identify the like terms in the expression. \(4 x+2(x+1)\)

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Problem 4

State the inverse operation needed to solve the equation. $$ 36=\frac{x}{6} $$

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Problem 4

Identify the coefficient of each variable term. $$ 3 x+12=8 x-8 $$

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Problem 4

Match the property of equality with its description. Division Property of Equality A. If \(a=b,\) then \(c a=c b\) B. If \(a=b,\) then \(a-c=b-c\) C. If \(a=b,\) then \(a+c=b+c\) D. If \(a=b\) and \(c \neq 0,\) then \(\frac{a}{c}=\frac{b}{c}\)

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Problem 4

Tell whether each equation is linear or not linear. Explain your answer. $$y+16=5$$

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Problem 5

Write the ratio in simplest form. $$\frac{36}{45}$$

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Problem 5

Solve the equation for the indicated variable. $$3 y=x ; y$$

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Problem 5

Write an equation for each question. Do not solve the equation. What is 6% of 27?

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Problem 5

Identify the like terms in the expression. \(3-m+2(m-2)\)

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Problem 5

Decide whether the equation is true or false. Use the distributive property to explain your answer. $$ 3(2+5)=3(2)+5 $$

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Problem 5

Identify the coefficient of each variable term. $$ 4 x-2 x=6 $$

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Problem 5

Match the property of equality with its description. Subtraction Property of Equality A. If \(a=b,\) then \(c a=c b\) B. If \(a=b,\) then \(a-c=b-c\) C. If \(a=b,\) then \(a+c=b+c\) D. If \(a=b\) and \(c \neq 0,\) then \(\frac{a}{c}=\frac{b}{c}\)

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Problem 5

Tell whether each equation is linear or not linear. Explain your answer. $$4+2 r=-10$$

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Problem 6

Write the ratio in simplest form. $$\frac{12}{10}$$

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Problem 6

Solve the equation for the indicated variable. $$ 2 j+5=k ; j $$

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Problem 6

Write an equation for each question. Do not solve the equation. 13 is 45% of what number?

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Problem 6

Identify the like terms in the expression. \(8-3(x+4)+3 x\)

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Problem 6

Decide whether the equation is true or false. Use the distributive property to explain your answer. $$ (2+5) 3=2(3)+5(3) $$

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Problem 6

Identify the coefficient of each variable term. $$ 5 x-4 x+3=9-x $$

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Problem 6

Solve the equation. Check your solution in the original equation. $$ 3 x=18 $$

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Problem 6

Tell whether each equation is linear or not linear. Explain your answer. $$3 x^{2}=8$$

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Problem 7

Write the ratio in simplest form. 14 to 21

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Problem 7

Solve the equation for the indicated variable. $$ x=\frac{1}{2}(y+4) ; y $$

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Problem 7

Solve the equation. \(4 x+3=11\)

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Problem 7

Decide whether the equation is true or false. Use the distributive property to explain your answer. $$ 8(6-4)=8(6)-8(4) $$

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