TAKS Algebra I Review for Benchmark

Vocabulary Domain Range Function Linear Rate of Change Quadratic Roots

Expressions Order of Operations Exponents Like Terms Multiply Polynomials Factoring

Order of Operations Parentheses Exponents Multiply & Divide Addition & Subtraction

Parentheses Grouping Multiply 3 + (2x – 5) x – x – (2x – 5) – 2x x + 19

Exponents Use Order of Operations as a Guide for Exponent Rules Parentheses Parentheses: Multiple Exponent Multiply & Divide Multiply: Add Exponents & Divide: Subtract Exponents Addition & Subtraction Addition or Subtraction: No Change to Exponents This also helps with like terms

Polynomials Multiply Box Method FOIL Double Distribute Algebra Tiles Factoring Backward process of multiplying polynomials Used to solve for x- intercepts or roots in quadratic equations

Using the Formula Chart Base Area Becoming Familiar

Testing Skills Read carefully! Underline and Circle key points! Did you Answer the Question? Use the choices to help you.

Lesson Quiz An insurance company reimbursed members of the Alonzo family 80% of their medical expenses after the family paid the first $1000 of those expenses. If the family members received $160 from the insurance company, what were their total expenses? A $960 B $1200 C $1128 D $1410