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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| formula | A statement of equality that uses letters to express a relationship between two or more variables |
| mathematical modeling | The process of finding formulas to describe real-world phenomena. |
| deductive reasoning | The process of proving a specific conclusion from one or more general statements |
| theorem | A conclusion that is proved by deductive reasoning. |
| conjecture | Educated guess |
| estimation | The process of arriving at an approximate answer to a question. |
| inductive reasoning | The process of arriving at a general conclusion based on observations of specific examples |
| counterexample | Item that proves a conjecture is false |