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ATI TEAS MATH UNDERSTANDING ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS AT ATI TEAS MAT ATH AL ALGEBRAI AIC EQU QUATIONS HOW TO SIMPLIFY EQUATIONS One of the easiest ways to solve algebraic equations is to combine like terms. Like terms is described as terms that contain the same variables (or no variables at all) raised to the same power. For example: (x2 + 4x +1) + (2x2 + x + 8) AT ATI TEAS MAT ATH AL ALGEBRAI AIC EQU QUATIONS HOW TO SIMPLIFY EQUATIONS For example: (x2 + 4x +1) + (2x2 + x + 8) In order to simplify the expression, we must combine like terms. For example, x 2 and 2 x 2 are like terms. They both contain the same variable x raised to the second power ( x 2). In addition, 4 x and x are also like terms because neither has an exponent. Lastly, 1 and 8 are like terms because neither contains a variable. We can combine each set of like terms. (x2 + 4x +1) + (2x2 + x + 8) = x2 + 2x2 + 4x + x + 1 + 8

AT ATI TEAS MAT ATH AL ALGEBRAI AIC EQU QUATIONS HOW TO SIMPLIFY EQUATIONS For example: (x2 + 4x +1) + (2x2 + x + 8) (x2 + 4x +1) + (2x2 + x + 8) = x2 + 2x2 + 4x + x + 1 + 8 CONTINUE TO SIMPLIFY BY ADDING LIKE TERMS = (x2 + 2x2) + (4x + x) + (1 + 8) = 3x2 + 5x + 9 AT ATI TEAS MAT ATH AL ALGEBRAI AIC EQU QUATIONS HOW TO USE THE FOIL METHOD TO MULTIPLICATION FOIL expressions require the applicant to multiply two binomials. Binomials are defined as equations that contain two same terms. FOIL is primarily used with multiplication of these binomials. For example: (x + 2) (2x + 4) AT ATI TEAS MAT ATH AL ALGEBRAI AIC EQU QUATIONS HOW TO USE THE FOIL METHOD TO MULTIPLICATION FOIL stands for First, Outer, Inner, and Last. This is the order in which we multiple the binominals. For example: (x + 2) (2x + 4) First, we multiple the first two terms of each binomial. Multiply x by 2x = 2x2

AT ATI TEAS MAT ATH AL ALGEBRAI AIC EQU QUATIONS HOW TO USE THE FOIL METHOD TO MULTIPLICATION FOIL stands for First, Outer, Inner, and Last. This is the order in which we multiple the binominals. For example: (x + 2) (2x + 4) First, we multiple the first two terms of each binomial. Multiply x by 2x = 2x2 Next, multiply the outer two terms of each binomial. Multiply x by 4 = 4x AT ATI TEAS MAT ATH AL ALGEBRAI AIC EQU QUATIONS HOW TO USE THE FOIL METHOD TO MULTIPLICATION FOIL stands for First, Outer, Inner, and Last. This is the order in which we multiple the binominals. For example: (x + 2) (2x + 4) First, we multiple the first two terms of each binomial. Multiply x by 2x = 2x2 Next, multiply the outer two terms of each binomial. Multiply x by 4 = 4x Next, multiply the inner two terms of each binomial. Multiply 2 by 2x = 4x AT ATI TEAS MAT ATH AL ALGEBRAI AIC EQU QUATIONS HOW TO USE THE FOIL METHOD TO MULTIPLICATION FOIL stands for First, Outer, Inner, and Last. This is the order in which we multiple the binominals. For example: (x + 2) (2x + 4) Next, multiply the last two terms of each binomial. Multiply 2 by 4 = 8

AT ATI TEAS MAT ATH AL ALGEBRAI AIC EQU QUATIONS HOW TO USE THE FOIL METHOD TO MULTIPLICATION FOIL stands for First, Outer, Inner, and Last. This is the order in which we multiple the binominals. For example: (x + 2) (2x + 4) Next, multiply the last two terms of each binomial. Multiply 2 by 4 = 8 Lastly add the results together. 2x2 + 4x + 4x + 8 = 2x2 + 8x + 8 AT ATI TEAS MAT ATH AL ALGEBRAI AIC EQU QUATIONS HOW TO SOLVE VARIABLE EQUATIONS Algebraic equations can become confusing once they involve one unknown variable. This variable is usually represented by the letter x or y. These equations test the applicant’s ability to find the unknown variable. For example: 3x + 6 = 9 AT ATI TEAS MAT ATH AL ALGEBRAI AIC EQU QUATIONS HOW TO SOLVE VARIABLE EQUATIONS For example: 3x + 6 = 9 In order to solve these equations, we must isolate the variable on side of the equation. We begin by subtract 6 from both sides of the equal sign. *It’s important to note that what is done on one side of the equal sign is also completed on the other side of the equal sign. 3x + 6 = 9 3x + 6 – 6 = 9 – 6 3x + 0 = 3 3x = 3

AT ATI TEAS MAT ATH AL ALGEBRAI AIC EQU QUATIONS HOW TO SOLVE VARIABLE EQUATIONS For example: 3x + 6 = 9 3x = 3 Now we divide both sides by 3 to isolate the variable. 3x = 3 3" 3 = 3 3 x = 1 AT ATI TEAS MAT ATH AL ALGEBRAI AIC EQU QUATIONS HOW TO SOLVE VARIABLE EQUATIONS For example: 3x + 6 = 9 3x = 3 Now we divide both sides by 3 to isolate the variable. 3x = 3 3" 3 = 3 3 x = 1 The value for x is 1. AT ATI TEAS MAT ATH AL ALGEBRAI AIC EQU QUATIONS HOW TO SOLVE INEQUALITY EQUATIONS Inequalities equations express the relationship between two quantities where one quantity may be greater or less than the other. Examples of Inequality Symbols > greater than < less than ≥ greater than or equal to ≤ less than or equal to

AT ATI TEAS MAT ATH AL ALGEBRAI AIC EQU QUATIONS HOW TO SOLVE INEQUALITY EQUATIONS Inequality equations are solved the same way as equations with the exception of one thing. When multiplying or dividing both sides of an inequality by a negative number, you must reverse the direction of the inequality sign. For example: -3x > 9 AT ATI TEAS MAT ATH AL ALGEBRAI AIC EQU QUATIONS HOW TO SOLVE INEQUALITY EQUATIONS For example: -3x > 9 In order to solve this equation, we must isolate the variable x on one side of the equation. − 3x > 9 −3# 9 −3 < −3 ** notice the sign change AT ATI TEAS MAT ATH AL ALGEBRAI AIC EQU QUATIONS HOW TO SOLVE INEQUALITY EQUATIONS For example: -3x > 9 In order to solve this equation, we must isolate the variable x on one side of the equation. − 3x > 9 −3# 9 −3 < −3 ** notice the sign change x < − 3

AT ATI TEAS MAT ATH AL ALGEBRAI AIC EQU QUATIONS UNDERSTANDING ABSOLUTE VALUE EQUATIONS The absolute value of a number is the distance that number lies from zero on a number line. Absolute value equations are indicated by two vertical bars: For example: |X| = 6 AT ATI TEAS MAT ATH AL ALGEBRAI AIC EQU QUATIONS UNDERSTANDING ABSOLUTE VALUE EQUATIONS The absolute value of a number is the distance that number lies from zero on a number line. Absolute value equations are indicated by two vertical bars: For example: |X| = 6 If the absolute value of x is equal to 6, then x must lie exactly 6 units away from zero on the number line. This means that x can be either positive (6) or negative (-6). Both 6 and -6 lie exactly 6 units away from zero. Here is another equation example: |X – 3| = 6 AT ATI TEAS MAT ATH AL ALGEBRAI AIC EQU QUATIONS UNDERSTANDING ABSOLUTE VALUE EQUATIONS |X – 3| = 6 This equation is slightly different. We understand that the absolute value of X – 3 is 6. This informs us that the quantity X – 3 lies equally 6 units away from zero. Meaning, X – 3 could equal 6 or -6. We will set up our equations to solve both possibilities.

AT ATI TEAS MAT ATH AL ALGEBRAI AIC EQU QUATIONS UNDERSTANDING ABSOLUTE VALUE EQUATIONS |X – 3| = 6 X – 3 = 6 X – 3 + 3 = 6 +3 X = 9 X – 3 = – 6 X – 3 + 3 = –6 + 3 X = – 3 ATI TEAS MAT AT ATH AL ALGEBRAI AIC EQU QUATIONS UNDERSTANDING ABSOLUTE VALUE EQUATIONS |X – 3| = 6 X – 3 = 6 X – 3 + 3 = 6 +3 X = 9 X – 3 = – 6 X – 3 + 3 = –6 + 3 X = – 3 The value for X is either 9 or – 3. We set this values in notations, such as {9, –3}.