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SHS Expressions
Variables, Functions, Patterns, Graphs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Variable | A variable is a symbol usually a letter, that represents a number. |
| Equation | A equations is a mathematical sentence that uses an equal "=" sign. |
| Simplify | To get something into its simplest form. |
| Exponent | An exponent tells how many times a number, the base, is used as a factor. |
| Evaluate | You evaluate an expression by substituting a given number for each variable. |
| Absolute Value | The absolute value of a number is how far the number is from zero. |
| Function | A function is a relationship that assigns exactly one output value for each input value. |
| Dependent Variable | The variable that changes because of what I changed. |
| Independent Variable | The variable that I change. |