This section provides comprehensive, practical examples and step-by-step solutions to apply the foundational concepts of algebra. This includes classifying numbers, applying properties of equality and operations, evaluating absolute values, and solving simple and compound inequalities.

Case Study 1: Classifying Basic Real Numbers

Classify the following numbers into all applicable sets (Natural N\mathbb{N}, Whole W\mathbb{W}, Integer Z\mathbb{Z}, Rational Q\mathbb{Q}, Irrational I\mathbb{I}, Real R\mathbb{R}):

  1. 77
  2. 3-3
  3. 0.250.25
  4. 5\sqrt{5}

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Case Study 2: Classifying Complex Expressions

Simplify and classify the following expressions into the most specific number set possible:

  1. 123\frac{12}{3}
  2. 16\sqrt{16}
  3. π+1\pi + 1
  4. 05\frac{0}{5}

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Example 1: Prime Factorization (Basic)

Find the prime factorization of 6060.

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Example 2: Greatest Common Divisor (Intermediate)

Find the GCD of 4848 and 180180.

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Example 3: Least Common Multiple (Advanced)

Find the LCM of 2424, 3636, and 4040.

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Example 4: Basic Application of PEMDAS

Evaluate the expression: 153×2+8÷415 - 3 \times 2 + 8 \div 4

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Example 5: Intermediate Application with Parentheses and Exponents

Evaluate the expression: 422(5+3×2)+104^2 - 2(5 + 3 \times 2) + 10

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Example 6: Advanced Application with Nested Grouping Symbols

Evaluate the expression: 3[12(4+22)]235\frac{3[12 - (4 + 2^2)]}{2^3 - 5}

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Example 7: Identifying Properties of Real Numbers

Identify the property of real numbers illustrated by each equation:

  1. 4+(x+3)=(4+x)+34 + (x + 3) = (4 + x) + 3
  2. 7(2y)=(72)y7 \cdot (2y) = (7 \cdot 2)y
  3. 5(a+2)=5a+105(a + 2) = 5a + 10
  4. x+y=y+xx + y = y + x

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Example 8: Applying the Distributive Property (Basic)

Simplify the expression: 3(2x5)-3(2x - 5)

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Example 9: Applying Properties to Simplify Expressions (Intermediate)

Simplify the expression completely: 4(3x+2)2(x5)4(3x + 2) - 2(x - 5)

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Example 10: Simplifying Nested Expressions (Advanced)

Simplify the expression: 2x3[x4(x+1)]2x - 3[x - 4(x + 1)]

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Case Study 3: Identifying Equality Properties

State the property of equality that justifies each logical step:

  1. If x=5x = 5, then 5=x5 = x.
  2. If a=ba = b and b=7b = 7, then a=7a = 7.
  3. y+2=y+2y + 2 = y + 2
  4. If x=3x = 3, evaluate 2x+42x + 4. The step 2(3)+42(3) + 4 relies on which property?

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Case Study 4: Constructing a Logical Proof

Given that 2a+b=c2a + b = c and b=dab = d - a, prove that a+d=ca + d = c using properties of equality.

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Example 11: Basic Absolute Value Equation

Solve the equation: x4=7|x - 4| = 7

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Example 12: Isolating the Absolute Value Term (Intermediate)

Solve the equation: 32x+15=103|2x + 1| - 5 = 10

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Example 13: No Solution / Extraneous Solutions (Advanced)

Solve the equation: 3x2+8=4|3x - 2| + 8 = 4

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Example 14: Absolute Value Equal to an Expression (Edge Case)

Solve the equation: x2=2x10|x - 2| = 2x - 10

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Example 15: Basic Linear Inequality

Solve the inequality and express the answer in interval notation: 4x7>94x - 7 > 9

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Example 16: Negative Coefficient (Intermediate)

Solve the inequality and express the answer in interval notation: 3(x2)15-3(x - 2) \ge 15

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Example 17: Compound Inequality - AND (Advanced)

Solve the compound inequality: 8<2x+410-8 \lt 2x + 4 \le 10

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Example 18: Compound Inequality - OR (Edge Case)

Solve the compound inequality: 3x1103x - 1 \le -10 OR 5x+2>175x + 2 > 17

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