Algebra 1 · Expressions and Operations

Virginia SOL A.EO.1

Virginia SOL A.EO.1 is part of the Expressions and Operations strand in Algebra 1 (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students translate verbal quantitative situations into algebraic expressions and evaluate them for given variable values. Below is what A.EO.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice A.EO.1 for the Virginia SOL test.

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What SOL A.EO.1 means

Translate verbal quantitative situations into algebraic expressions and evaluate them for given variable values.

Practice Algebra 1 SOL questions

Free Algebra 1 questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on A.EO.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. If ( (t - 6)/(3) = 15 ), what is the value of ( t )?
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Answer: D — 63
2. What is the solution to the following system of linear equations? 4x - y = -6 x - 2y = -5
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Answer: F — (−1, 2)
3. What is the solution set for the equation ( (x+5)(x+3)=0 )?
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Answer: D — −5, −3
4. What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (5, 0) and (10, 0)?
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Answer: F — 0

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Skills you’ll practice for A.EO.1

Translate between verbal quantitative situations and algebraic expressions, including contextual situations.
Evaluate algebraic expressions that include absolute value, square roots, and cube roots for given replacement values of variables.

Key concepts covered by A.EO.1

algebraic expressions
verbal translation
contextual situations
quantitative situations
evaluate expressions
absolute value
square roots
cube roots
rational numbers

How to study and practice SOL A.EO.1

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether A.EO.1 is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.

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A.EO.2 — Perform operations on and factor polynomial expressions in one variable.
A.EO.3 — Derive and apply the laws of exponents to simplify expressions.
A.EO.4 — Simplify and determine equivalent radical expressions involving square roots and cube roots.

Frequently asked questions about SOL A.EO.1

What is Virginia SOL A.EO.1?

SOL A.EO.1 is a Algebra 1 Standard of Learning in the Expressions and Operations strand. It expects students to translate verbal quantitative situations into algebraic expressions and evaluate them for given variable values.

What skills does SOL A.EO.1 cover?

SOL A.EO.1 is assessed on 2 skills: translate between verbal quantitative situations and algebraic expressions, including contextual situations; evaluate algebraic expressions that include absolute value, square roots, and cube roots for given replacement values of variables.

What strand of Algebra 1 is SOL A.EO.1 in?

SOL A.EO.1 belongs to the Expressions and Operations reporting strand of the Algebra 1 Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL A.EO.1?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether A.EO.1 is already solid, then work the 2 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.