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MTH070Elementary Algebra
Chapter 1Review of Real Numbers
and Problem Solving
Copyright © 2010 by Ron Wallace, all rights reserved.
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What is Algebra?
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What is Algebra?
• A generalization of arithmetic.
Mathematics Dictionary, 4th Ed.
by James/James
Therefore, you need to know
and understand arithmetic!
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What is Algebra?
• A generalization of arithmetic in which symbols, usually letters of the alphabet, represent numbers or members of a specified set of numbers and are related by operations that that obey specified laws.
The American Heritage Dictionary, 2nd College Edition
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What is Algebra?
• A branch of mathematics in which symbols, usually letters of the alphabet, represent numbers or members of a specified set and are used to represent quantities and to express general relationships that hold for all members of the set.
www.dictionary.com
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Terminology & Notation
• Mathematical Vocabulary• Precise Communication
• Notation• Symbols instead of words
• Semantics & Syntax• Multiplication & Division in Algebra?
Yes, you are expected to be able to read, understand, and use correct mathematical terminology and notation.
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Terminology & NotationExample …
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Terminology
• Variable• A symbol used to represent a value.
• Usually a letter (Latin or Greek)
• The value is …– unknown– to be determined– assigned different quantities
x
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Terminology
• Constant• A specific value.
– Integers– Fractions– Decimals– Special
17
7.53
21
57.53
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Terminology
• Algebraic Expression• A legal combination of variables,
constants, operators, and grouping symbols.
• AKA: Expression
3( 7)
2
x
5 3x
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Terminology
• Equivalent Expressions• Expressions that are equal for all
values of their variables.
• Simplifying: Changing expressions into simpler equivalent expressions.
2( 3)x 2 6x
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Terminology
• Term• A constant, variable, or product of a
constant and one or more variables.
• When grouping symbols are removed, all expressions are a sum of terms.
• Coefficient – The constant part of a term
• Linear Term – A constant times a variable.
x = 1x -x = -1x
3x
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Terminology
• Factor• The constants or variables that are
multiplied together in a term.
• Common Factor – A constant or variable that is a factor of each term of an expression.
3 12x
7 5x x
3 3(4)x
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Terminology
• Identities• additive identity: 0
• multiplicative identity: 1
0x x 1x x
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Terminology
• Inverses• Opposite – The negative of the number.
– aka: Additive inverse
• Reciprocal - One divided by the number.– aka: Multiplicative inverse
( ) 0x x 1
1xx
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Terminology
• Commutative• Order of addition and multiplication
may be reversed.
5 5x x (3) 3x x
5 5x x 5 ( )x
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Terminology
• Associative• Sums and products may be grouped
in any way.
( 5) 7 (5 7) 5 7x x x
2(7 ) (2 7) 2 7x x x
What about subtraction and division?
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Terminology
• Distributive (involves both operations)
3( 5) 3 3 5 3 15x x x
4 7 (4 7) 11x x x x
“3 is distributed over the sum x+5.”
What about subtraction and division?
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Terminology
• Equation• A mathematical statement that two
expressions are equal.
• Three possibilities …– always true “identity”– always false “fallacy”– neither “conditional”
2 3 5x x x
5x x
2 5 7x
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Terminology
• Inequality• A mathematical statement that one
expression is ...><≥≤
… a second expression.
2 5 7x
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Terminology
• Solution• A value for the variable that makes an
equation or inequality a true statement.
• Solution Set: All such values.
The solution of 2 5 7
is 1.
x
x
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Terminology
• Absolute Value• How far a number is from zero.
• AKA: Magnitude
x
if 0
if 0
x xx
x x
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Terminology
• Real Numbers• The set of all numbers that
correspond to the points on a number line.
– Can be thought of as directed distances from zero.
0 1 xy
R
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Terminology
• Integers • The set of positive and negative
counting numbers and zero.
... 3, 2, 1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...
Z
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Terminology
• Positive Integers • The set of counting numbers.
• AKA: Natural Numbers
1, 2, 3, ...
Z
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Terminology
• Negative Integers• The set of opposites of the positive
integers.
... 3, 2, 1
Z
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Terminology
• Non-Negative Integers• The set of counting numbers and zero.
• AKA: Whole Numbers
0, 1, 2, 3, ...
*Z
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Terminology
• Rational Numbers• Set of numbers that can be written as a
quotient of two integers.
• Decimal forms will either be terminating decimals or repeating decimals.
where , and 0a
a b Z bb
Q
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Terminology
• Irrational Numbers• All Real numbers that are not Rational.
2 0.1011011101111...
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Properties of Zero
is "undefined"0
x
00 if 0x
x
0 0 or 0ab a b
0x x
0 0x
0x x
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Addition
Signed Number Arithmetic
Think Position on # Line• Start @ 1st #
– Negative to left of 0– Positive to right of 0
• Add 2nd #– Negative move left– Positive move right
• Are you moving towards or away from zero?
Think Money in Your Pocket• Start w/ 1st #
– Negative in debt (owe)– Positive cash on hand
• Add 2nd #– Negative spending– Positive receiving
• Are you …– increasing your debt?– increasing your savings?– reversing your state?
“Rules” on Page 28.
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Subtraction
Signed Number Arithmetic
Think …– Add the opposite!
“Rule” on Page 32.
a -b = a + (-b)
7 12 7 ( 12)
( 7) 12 ( 7) ( 12)
7 ( 12) 7 12
( 7) ( 12) ( 7 2 ) 1
SEE THINK
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Multiplication
Signed Number Arithmetic
Multiplying by -1
“Rules” on Page 37.
( 1)x x 1 if is even
( 1)1 if is odd
n n
n
So …– Multiply numbers
• ignore signs
– Even # of negatives • Positive result
– Odd # of negatives• Negative result
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Division
Signed Number Arithmetic
Treat as a Fraction
Therefore … reduce!
“Rules” on Page 38.
aa b
b
Division is …– multiplication by the
reciprocal– sign of the result is
just like multiplication.
a a a
b b b
a a
b b
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Division
Signed Number Arithmetic
Warning: Be careful w/ Cancelling
“Rules” on Page 38.
4 5?
4
5 2?
3
x
x
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“Value of an Expression”
The Question…
Find the value of 4(2 3) when 5.
--- OR ---
Evaluate 4(2 3) for 5.
x x x
x x x
Solution
Replace x with its value and do the arithmetic!(be careful when x is negative)
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Order of Operations
• Grouping symbols { }, [ ], ( ), —• may be nested
• Exponents
• Multiplication & Division• left to right
• Addition & Subtraction• left to right
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Simplify!
• Remove Grouping Symbols• Distributive & Associative Laws
( )a b c d a bc bd
( )a b c d a bc bd
( )a c d a c d
( )a c d a c d
( )a b c d a bc bd
( )a b c d a bc bd
( )a c d a c d
( )a c d a c d
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Simplify!
• Remove Grouping Symbols• Distributive & Associative Laws
• Group Like Terms • Commutative & Associative Laws
• Combine Like Terms• Distributive Law (i.e. add coefficients)
• Complete All Arithmetic
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Translate: Words Algebra
• Addition– added to; sum of;
plus; more than; increased by
• Subtraction– subtracted from;
difference of; minus; less than; decreased by
• Multiplication– multiplied by;
product of; times; twice; of
• Division– divided by; quotient
of; divided into; ratio of; per
Table of Terms w/ Examples on Page 50.
… and combinations of these (e.g. twice the sum of …)
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Problem Solving: The 4P’s
Problem Solving?
• Analyzing a situation• Organizing information• Choosing a strategy• Implementing the strategy
The 4P’s
• Prepare– Read (not a novel, it’s technical)
– What do you know?
– What are you trying to find?
• Plan (i.e. strategy)
– Guess & check?
– Patterns?
– Algebraic?
• Process (i.e. implementation)
• Ponder– Did you answer the question?
– Does the solution make sense?
– Units?