Are You A Master Of Algebra? Take This Quiz
In its most general form, algebra is the study of mathematical symbols and the rules for manipulating these symbols; it is a unifying thread of almost all of mathematics. It includes everything from elementary equation solving to the study of abstractions such as groups, rings, and fields.
If you think you algebra and its properties well, take this quiz!
- 1.
Name the property illustrated by (3c · 6) 2 = 3c (6 · 2).
- A.
Commutative property of multiplication
- B.
Associative property of addition
- C.
Associative property of addition
- D.
Associative property of multiplication
Correct Answer
D. Associative property of multiplicationExplanation
See page 13, Example 2b.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Identify the multiplicative inverse of 2.5.
- A.
.4
- B.
.25
- C.
5.2
- D.
.5
Correct Answer
A. .4Explanation
The multiplicative inverse of a number is the reciprocal of that number. In this case, the reciprocal of 2.5 is 1/2.5, which simplifies to 0.4. Therefore, the correct answer is 0.4.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Name the property illustrated by the equation 5 ·? (-2 – 7) = 5 ·? -2 – 5 ·? 7
- A.
Inverse Property
- B.
Distributive Property
- C.
Commutative Property
- D.
Associative Property
Correct Answer
B. Distributive PropertyExplanation
See page 13, Example 2Rate this question:
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- 4.
Name the property illustrated by the statement below. If 5n = 15, then 15 = 5n.
- A.
Name the property illustrated by the statement below. If 5n = 15, then 15 = 5n.
- B.
Symmetric property of equality
- C.
Transitive property of equality
- D.
substitution property of equality
Correct Answer
B. Symmetric property of equalityExplanation
See page 21, Example 3b.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Name the property of equality illustrated by the following statement. If n – 3 = 5 + 4, then n – 3 = 9.
- A.
Symmetric
- B.
Substitution
- C.
Reflexive
- D.
Transitive
Correct Answer
B. SubstitutionExplanation
See page 21, Example 3.Rate this question:
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