What is the fundamental concept of algebra?

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

What is the solution to the equation x^2 - 4 = 0 in algebra?

A). x = -2

B). x = 2

C). x = -4

D). x = 4

Which property allows you to multiply a sum by distributing the multiplication over each term?

A). Distributive property

B). Commutative property

C). Associative property

D). Identity property

What does the term 'factor' mean in algebra?

A). To break down an expression into simpler parts

B). To multiply two or more terms

C). To add terms together

D). To rearrange terms in an equation

Which property of algebra allows you to add or multiply terms in any order?

A). Commutative property

B). Associative property

C). Distributive property

D). Identity property

What is the correct order of operations in algebraic expressions?

A). Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction

B). Exponents, Parentheses, Addition/Subtraction, Multiplication/Division

C). Multiplication/Division, Exponents, Addition/Subtraction, Parentheses

D). Addition/Subtraction, Multiplication/Division, Exponents, Parentheses

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

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

What is the solution to the equation 3(x + 4) = 21 in algebra?

A). x = 3

B). x = 5

C). x = 7

D). x = 9

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