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Algebra I. Lesson 1
Definitions and Properties (High School)
Problems 1-1

Directions: Complete Problems below. Consult the Answer Key for answers once you finish. Review the Instruction material which relates to any questions you do not get correct.

 

Write an algebraic expression for each verbal expression. Use y as a variable:

  1. a number increased by 17 _____
     
  2. twice the square of a number _____

Evaluate the expressions: if a = 8, b = , c = .

  1. (ab)2  _____
     
  2. bc2 _____
     

Name the property each statement illustrates:

  1. a + 0 = a _____
     
  2. 7(a + 3b) = 7(3b + a) _____
     
  3. If k = m + n, then m + n = k _____
     
  4. 4(5m + n) = 20m + 4n _____
     
  5. 6(4) = 4(6) _____