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Algebra Chapter 3 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| variable equation | an equation containing a variable |
| solution | a value of the variable that makes the equation true |
| check | substitute the solution for the variable |
| equivalent equations | equations with the same solutions |
| properties of equality | adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing both sides of an equation by the same number gives an equivalent equation |
| inverse operations | operations that "undo" each other; Addition and subtraction are inverse operations, and multiplication and division are inverse operations |
| solve | find the solution of an equation |
| discount | the amount you save when you buy an item on sale |
| sale price | the regular price minus the discount |