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ATI TEAS MATH UNDERSTANDING ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS 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) ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS 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, x2 and 2x2 are like terms. They both contain the same variable x raised to the second power (x2). In addition, 4x 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 ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS 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 ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS 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) ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS 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

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Page 1: ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS · ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS MULTIPLICATION FOIL stands for First, Outer, Inner, and Last. This is the order in which we multiple the binominals

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ATI TEAS MATH UNDERSTANDING

ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS

ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS

HOW TO SIMPLIFY EQUATIONSOne 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)

ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS

HOW TO SIMPLIFY EQUATIONSFor example: (x2 + 4x +1) + (2x2 + x + 8)

In order to simplify the expression, we must combine like terms. For example, x2 and 2x2 are like terms. They both contain the same variable x raised to the second power (x2). In addition, 4x 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

ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS

HOW TO SIMPLIFY EQUATIONSFor 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

ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS

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)

ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS

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

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ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS

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 = 2x2Next, multiply the outer two terms of each binomial.

Multiply x by 4 = 4x

ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS

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 = 2x2Next, multiply the outer two terms of each binomial.

Multiply x by 4 = 4xNext, multiply the inner two terms of each binomial.

Multiply 2 by 2x = 4x

ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS

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

ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS

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 = 8Lastly add the results together.

2x2 + 4x + 4x + 8 = 2x2 + 8x + 8

ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS

HOW TO SOLVE VARIABLE EQUATIONSAlgebraic 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

ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS

HOW TO SOLVE VARIABLE EQUATIONSFor 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 = 93x + 6 – 6 = 9 – 6

3x + 0 = 33x = 3

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ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS

HOW TO SOLVE VARIABLE EQUATIONSFor example: 3x + 6 = 9

3x = 3Now we divide both sides by 3 to isolate the variable.

3x = 33"3 = 3

3x = 1

ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS

HOW TO SOLVE VARIABLE EQUATIONSFor example: 3x + 6 = 9

3x = 3Now we divide both sides by 3 to isolate the variable.

3x = 33"3 = 3

3x = 1

The value for x is 1.

ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS

HOW TO SOLVE INEQUALITY EQUATIONSInequalities 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

ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS

HOW TO SOLVE INEQUALITY EQUATIONSInequality 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

ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS

HOW TO SOLVE INEQUALITY EQUATIONSFor example: -3x > 9

In order to solve this equation, we must isolate the variable x on one side of the equation.

− 3x > 9−3#−3 < 9

−3** notice the sign change

ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS

HOW TO SOLVE INEQUALITY EQUATIONSFor example: -3x > 9

In order to solve this equation, we must isolate the variable x on one side of the equation.

− 3x > 9−3#−3 < 9

−3** notice the sign change

x < − 3

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ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONS

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

ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONSUNDERSTANDING ABSOLUTE VALUE EQUATIONSThe 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| = 6If 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

ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONSUNDERSTANDING 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.

ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONSUNDERSTANDING ABSOLUTE VALUE

EQUATIONS|X – 3| = 6

X – 3 = 6X – 3 + 3 = 6 +3

X = 9

X – 3 = – 6X – 3 + 3 = –6 + 3

X = – 3

ATI TEAS MATH ALGEBRAIC EQUATIONSUNDERSTANDING ABSOLUTE VALUE

EQUATIONS|X – 3| = 6

X – 3 = 6X – 3 + 3 = 6 +3

X = 9

X – 3 = – 6X – 3 + 3 = –6 + 3

X = – 3The value for X is either 9 or – 3. We set this

values in notations, such as {9, –3}.