CC Algebra Semester 1

Vocabulary

100

Any value of a variable that makes an equation true

What is a solution?

200

the power or how many times a factor is repeated

What is an exponent?

300

what you do to one side....

you do to the other

400

a statement that the values of two mathematical expressions with an equal sign

What is an equation

500

Numbers, symbols and operations (such as + and ×) grouped together that show the value of something with no equal sign

What is an expression

Simple Equations

100

m – 13 = 8

m = 21

200

5w = –75

w = -15

300

-3/8 𝑦 = –24

y = 64

400

5x + 3 = 23

x = 4

500

⎥ 3r – 6⎥ = 21

r = 9, -5

Expressions / Equations

100

x(7 – 2x)

7x - 2x²

200

2(x + 13) + 3x – 2

5x + 24

300

2x + 7 = 5x + 16

x = -3

400

⎪3(-2) – 2⎥ + 2

What is 10

500

⎪2d – 3n⎥ – 4    when d = 3, n = 2

What is -4

Jobs using Algebra

100

Educator of high school math students

What is an algebra teacher?

200

Scientist who studies the planets

What is an astronomer?

300

Determines body fat percentages and ratios of proper exercise and diet for people wanting to improve their fitness

What is a personal trainer?

400

Creators of buildings who need to draw blueprints in the proper proportions

What is an architect?

500

Creator of cartoon or video game characters that needs to show movement and rotation of characters

What is an animator?