Algebra 1 exam questions and answers

absolute value - correct answer-The distance between a real number and zero on a number line. additive inverse - correct answer-The opposite of a number. When added together, the sum is zero. algebraic expression - correct answer-A collection of numbers and variables with at least one arithmetic operation. associative property - correct answer-The grouping of terms within expressions involving addition or multiplication does not change the value. Ex: (a+b) + c = a + (b+c) axis of symmetry - correct answer-The line that divides a graph into two symmetrical parts. base - correct answer-The repeated factor of a number written in exponential form. binomial - correct answer-A two-term polynomial. coefficient - correct answer-The numerical value of a term. combine like terms - correct answer-Adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable(s) and exponent(s). commutative property - correct answer-Changing the order of addition or multiplication does not change the value. Ex: a+b+c = c+a+b