Terminology (Leaving Cert Mathematics): Quizzes
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What is a constant in algebra?
What is a constant in algebra?
A fixed value that does not change
In the expression , what is the coefficient?
In the expression , what is the coefficient?
What distinguishes an equation from an expression?
What distinguishes an equation from an expression?
An equation shows two expressions are equal
Which pair represents like terms?
Which pair represents like terms?
and
Why are and not like terms?
Why are and not like terms?
They're raised to different powers
When adding like terms, what operation is performed on their coefficients?
When adding like terms, what operation is performed on their coefficients?
Sum the coefficients
Which property means equals ?
Which property means equals ?
Addition is commutative
What rule applies when multiplying ?
What rule applies when multiplying ?
Add the powers together:
What does equal using the distribution law?
What does equal using the distribution law?
Division is synonymous with which notation?
Division is synonymous with which notation?
Fractions
What do exponents represent?
What do exponents represent?
Repeated multiplication
In BIMDAS, which operation comes first?
In BIMDAS, which operation comes first?
Brackets