MATH Basic Algebra I  - Unit 1: Expressions, Variables, and Properties

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Sets of Numbers


1)

Which number is an element of the whole numbers but is not an element of the natural numbers?


2)

Is 2.88 rational or irrational?


3)

Is "pi" rational or irrational?


4)

Name all sets of numbers to which 21/7 belongs. 

Hint:  Make sure you know the set of numbers that each letter represents.  If needed go back to the lesson.


Order of Operations

In the following problems, use the order of operations to evaluate the problems.


5) Evaluate.


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Evaluate.


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Evaluate.


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Evaluate.



Hint:  Work the most inner set of parentheses first.


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Evaluate.



Hint:  Work the most inner set of parentheses first.


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Introduction to Variables and Expressions


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Evaluate.

Hint: Complete the numerator then complete the denominator. Last, reduce your answer.  


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Evaluate.


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In the following problems, evaluate the expressions for a = 5, b = 3, and c = 4.


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Evaluate. 


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Evaluate. 


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Evaluate. 


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Parts of an Algebraic Expression


15)

Which algebraic expression has a coefficient of 5?


16)

Translate the following phrase into an algebraic expression: “the quotient of a number and 6.”


17)

Select the correct translation for the following phrase: “x decreased by 14.” 


18)

Select the correct translation for the following phrase: “four times a number increased by 3.”


19)

Translate the following phrase into an algebraic expression: “two more than twice last month’s sales.”


20)

Select the correct translation for the following phrase: “twice the sum of two and y.” 


Properties of Real Numbers

In the following problems, state “True” if the property given is illustrated in the example. State “False” if it is not, and then give the correct property illustrated or state a counterexample.


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5x + 0 = 5x, Multiplicative Property of Zero


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9 + 8 = 8 + 9, Commutative Property of Addition


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x(3y) = (3y)x, Associative Property of Multiplication


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251 = 251 × 1, Commutative Property of Multiplication


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mn(0) = 0, Identity Property of Multiplication


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(3 + 5) + m = (5 + 3) + m, Commutative Property of Addition


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27)

The set of whole numbers is closed under division.


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28)

The set of real numbers is closed under multiplication.


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