Summary of Algebra Tutorial
At this point you should be able to do the following:
- Define algebra.
- Recognize when an algebraic
statement is an algebraic term, expression, or
equation.
- Use exponential notation.
- Apply addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division
in algebraic terms.
- Apply addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division to algebraic expressions.
- Apply the rules of grouping
symbols to algebraic expressions.
- Apply the order of operations
to algebraic expressions.
- Evaluate algebraic expressions.
- Solve equations by isolating
variables through the use of addition, subtraction, multiplication,
and division.
- Check that solutions are
correct by the use of substitution.
- Isolate one variable
in a multivariate equation.
- Substitute a constant,
term, or expression for a variable.
- Use substitution techniques
to solve systems of equations.
- Use the addition/subtraction
techniques to solve systems of equations.
If you still have questions concerning any of these topics,
go back and review them now.
If not, complete the review test.
Try to do the test without referring back to the material. After you have finished the review
test and checked your answers, you are strongly encouraged to
reread the units corresponding to the questions you missed.
