Saber College Algebra Algebraic Word Problems Discussion

Did you have difficulties solving any of the problems that were assigned in this exercise set or any previous exercise set? Discuss what you did if this happened to you. Did your course of action enhance your ability to solve algebraic word problems?

1. Find the absolute value.
−2
−2 =
2
2. Evaluate the following exponential expression.
( − 3)
2
2
( − 3) =
(-3)(-3)=9
9
3. Find the following quotient, or, if​applicable, state that the expression is undefined.
−8
2
Select the correct choice below​and, if​necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
X
A.
−8
=
2
B. The expression is undefined.
4. Simplify.
3+4•7
3+4•7=
31
5. Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.
3
3
1
6
1
=
6
19/6
​(Type an integer or a simplified​fraction.)
6. Write the improper fraction as a mixed number in simplest form.
31
6
5 1/6
31
=
6
​(Simplify your answer. Type a mixed​number.)
7. Perform the indicated operation. If​possible, reduce the answer to its lowest terms.
−
1
11
5
18
-1×5/11×18
1
5
-5/198
=
11
18
​(Type an integer or a simplified​fraction.)
−
8. Divide.
1
5
÷
13 39
1/13×39/5= 39/65 :13 =3/5
1
5
÷
= 3/5
13 39
​(Simplify your answer. Type a whole​number, proper​fraction, or mixed​number.)
9. Multiply and then simplify by​factoring, if possible.
5•
10
√ 5×10 = √ 50= √ 25×2 = 5 √2
5 √2
5 • 10 =
​(Type an exact​answer, using radicals as​needed.)
10. Subtract. Simplify by collecting like radical​terms, if possible.
5 2 −9 2
5-9=-4
-4 √2
5 2 −9 2 =
​(Type an exact​answer, using radicals as​needed.)