In algebraic expressions, what does the term "coefficient" refer to?

Which of the following is a quadratic equation in algebra?

A). 3x - 5 = 0

B). y = mx + b

C). x^2 + 2x + 1 = 0

D). 4x + 7 = 15

What does the term 'expression' refer to in algebra?

A). A mathematical phrase containing numbers and variables

B). An equation with an equal sign

C). A statement that is always true

D). A function with inputs and outputs

Which of the following is an example of a linear equation in algebra?

A). 3x^2 + 5 = 0

B). y = mx + b

C). (x + 2)(x - 3) = 0

D). 2x + 7 = 15

Which of the following is a variable in algebra?

A). x + 5

B). 10

C). 2x

D). y * z

What is the solution to the equation 2x^2 + 5x - 3 = 0 in algebra?

A). x = -3 or x = 1/2

B). x = -1/2 or x = 3

C). x = -1 or x = 3/2

D). x = -3/2 or x = 1

Which of the following is a binomial in algebra?

A). 2x^2 + 5

B). 3x^3 + 2x^2 - x

C). x^2 - 4

D). 4x + 7

In algebraic expressions, what does the term 'exponent' represent?

A). The number being multiplied

B). The result of multiplication

C). The base raised to a power

D). The constant term

Which of the following is a trinomial in algebra?

A). 2x^2 + 5

B). 3x^3 + 2x^2 - x

C). x^2 - 4 + 6

D). 4x + 7

What is the purpose of using variables in algebra?

A). Representing unknown quantities

B). Making calculations faster

C). Adding complexity to equations

D). Ignoring numerical values

Which of the following is a valid algebraic identity?

A). (x + y)^2 = x^2 + y^2

B). (x + y)(x - y) = x^2 + y^2

C). (x + y)^2 = x^2 - y^2

D). x^2 - y^2 = (x + y)^2