Integers, Decimals, and Fractions:
• Integers include whole numbers and their negatives (…-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2…).
• Decimals represent fractions using a base-10 system and can be converted to fractions.
Examples: (1.2, 5.369, 7.845)
• Fractions express parts of a whole or ratios and can be converted to decimals or
simplified. Examples: (7/2, 5/3, 45/781)
Rounding Numbers:
• Rounding simplifies numbers to a chosen place value.
• If the next digit is 5 or greater, round up; if less than 5, round down.
Definition of Product and Sum:
• Product: the result of multiplying two or more numbers.
• Sum: the result of adding numbers.
Order of Operations (PEMDAS):
• Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division (left to right), Addition/Subtraction
(left to right).
• Following this sequence ensures accurate calculation of complex expressions.
Expression vs. Equation:
• An expression includes numbers, variables, and operations but no equals sign.
• An equation shows equality between two expressions, often involving an unknown
(variable).
• A function is a relationship where each input (x) has exactly one output (y).
Rearranging Equations:
• Involves using inverse operations to isolate the desired variable.
• Keep in mind the shortcut: leave the variable alone on one side.
• Essential for solving for unknowns in algebraic equations.
Examples:
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Dividing or Multiplying Expressions and Equations:
• When multiplying or dividing expressions, apply properties like the distributive property
(spreading values).
• When working with equations, apply the same operation to both sides to maintain
balance.
Units and Unit Conversions:
• Units represent measurements such as length, weight, or time.
• Converting between units requires multiplying by appropriate conversion factors (e.g., 1
inch = 2.54 cm).
Coordinate Plane and Quadrants:
• The coordinate plane has an x-axis (horizontal) and a y-axis (vertical).
• Points are represented as (x, y) and fall into one of four quadrants based on the signs of
x and y.
Evaluating Functions:
• To evaluate a function, substitute (plug) the input (x-value) into the function rule and
compute the output (y-value).
• This process helps understand how input and output are related in a function.