MATH 1222 INTRODUCTION TO ALGEBRA
EXAMINATION STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ additive inverse.
Answer: The opposite of a number. When added together, the sum is
zero.
◉ algebraic expression.
Answer: A collection of numbers and variables with at least one
arithmetic operation.
◉ associative property.
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.
Answer: The line that divides a graph into two symmetrical parts.
◉ base.
,Answer: The repeated factor of a number written in exponential
form.
◉ binomial.
Answer: A two-term polynomial.
◉ coefficient.
Answer: The numerical value of a term.
◉ combine like terms.
Answer: Adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable(s)
and exponent(s).
◉ commutative property.
Answer: Changing the order of addition or multiplication does not
change the value. Ex: a+b+c = c+a+b
◉ compound inequality.
Answer: Two inequalities combined in one statement by the word
and or or.
◉ consistent system.
Answer: A system of equations with at least one solution.
, ◉ constant.
Answer: A term with no variables.
◉ coordinate plane.
Answer: Formed by two number lines that cross each other at zero.
◉ coordinates.
Answer: Ordered pairs that identify points on a plane.
◉ deductive reasoning.
Answer: The process of using logic to draw conclusions.
◉ denominator.
Answer: The lower half of a fraction.
◉ dependent system.
Answer: A system of equations that has infinite solutions.
◉ difference.
Answer: The answer to a subtraction problem.
EXAMINATION STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ additive inverse.
Answer: The opposite of a number. When added together, the sum is
zero.
◉ algebraic expression.
Answer: A collection of numbers and variables with at least one
arithmetic operation.
◉ associative property.
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.
Answer: The line that divides a graph into two symmetrical parts.
◉ base.
,Answer: The repeated factor of a number written in exponential
form.
◉ binomial.
Answer: A two-term polynomial.
◉ coefficient.
Answer: The numerical value of a term.
◉ combine like terms.
Answer: Adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable(s)
and exponent(s).
◉ commutative property.
Answer: Changing the order of addition or multiplication does not
change the value. Ex: a+b+c = c+a+b
◉ compound inequality.
Answer: Two inequalities combined in one statement by the word
and or or.
◉ consistent system.
Answer: A system of equations with at least one solution.
, ◉ constant.
Answer: A term with no variables.
◉ coordinate plane.
Answer: Formed by two number lines that cross each other at zero.
◉ coordinates.
Answer: Ordered pairs that identify points on a plane.
◉ deductive reasoning.
Answer: The process of using logic to draw conclusions.
◉ denominator.
Answer: The lower half of a fraction.
◉ dependent system.
Answer: A system of equations that has infinite solutions.
◉ difference.
Answer: The answer to a subtraction problem.
