Solving Equations
What is the first step in solving this equation?
5 - 2x = 17
Subtract 5 from both sides
Which part of the linear equation is the y-intercept?
y = mx + b
b
Which property can you use to simplify this expression?
3(x+20) + 2x
Distributive Property
How many terms does the following polynomial have?
-2x5 + 6x2 - 5x
3
True/False: I have failed two math classes.
True
Solve for x.
3x + 9 = 18
x = 3
How many times does the graph of this line pass through the x-axis?
y = 4x -1
One time
Which property says that the order in which we multiply numbers does not change the product?
Commutative Property
What is the constant term of the following polynomial?
x3 + 15x2 - 8x - 11
-11
Where did I go to college?
SUNY New Paltz
Solve for k.
52 = 3k + 4 + 9k
k = 4
Given two points, how do you find the slope of a line? (also known as the average rate of change)
Change in y divided by change in x (or rise over run)
Which property is this?
a x (b x c) = (a x b) x c
Associative Property of Multiplication
Find the sum.
4x2 + 3x - 2x2 + 4x + 19
2x2 + 7x + 19
What famous R&B singer did I meet when I was 17? (Hint - it is a girl)
Connetquot HS
Solve for y.
6y - 10 = -60 + 7y
y = 50
What is your domain? Range?
Domain: x-values
Range: y-values
Name the 3 properties in alphabetical order
Associative, Commutative, Distributive
What is the degree of the following polynomial? (Hint - you need to simplify first)
-3x3 + 5x2 + 3x3 + 10x2 + 25
2
What kind of music do I NOT listen to?
Country music
Solve for p.
-(-3p - 1) + 4p + 9 = -3p - 80
p = -9
What is the slope of the line through the points (3,4) and (-3, -8)
m = 2
Give an example of the Identity Property of Multiplication.
[A] x 1 = A
What is the leading coefficient of the following polynomial?
12x3 + 3x2 - 45x + 100
12
What is Ms. Francess' zodiac sign?
Pisces