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Algebra

SSAT Middle Level

Expressions, equations, inequalities, patterns, and functions — excludes basic arithmetic (see arithmetic) and geometric formulas (see geometry)

6 topics

Linear Expressions & Equations

Writing, simplifying, and evaluating algebraic expressions, and solving single-variable linear equations — excludes systems (see systems-of-equations), inequalities (see inequalities), and polynomial/radical expressions (see polynomials-quadratics, radical-rational-expressions)

Linear Graphing & Slope

Slope, y-intercept, graphing linear equations, identifying graph properties, and slope-intercept form

Patterns & Sequences

Arithmetic and geometric sequences, pattern recognition, and nth-term formulas — classified under algebra because the core skill is generalizing a rule, even though SSAT places it under Number Concepts

Inequalities

Solving and graphing linear inequalities and compound inequalities — uses < > ≤ ≥ instead of =

Systems of Equations

Solving for two or more unknowns simultaneously using substitution, elimination, or graphing

Functions

Function notation f(x), evaluating functions, input/output tables, domain, and range — does NOT include graphing

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