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Equation Quiz Review
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Constant | A term without a variable Ex. 5 |
| Variable | A symbol used to represent a quantity that can change Ex. x |
| Coefficient | number in front of a variable (multiplied) |
| Solve 1-step Equation | Do the opposite operation to both sides to isolate the variable |
| isolate the variable | To get a variable alone on one side of the equation in order to solve the equation. |
| Opposite Operation of Addition | subtraction |
| Opposite Operation of Subtraction | addition |
| Opposite Operation of Multiplication | division |
| Opposite Operation of Division | Multiplication |
| Solve a 2-step equation (get x by itself) | Use the oppostie operation to 1. Add or subtract the CONSTANT (NUMBER) on the same side as the variable 2. Multiply or divide the COEFFICIENT (NUMBER IN FRONT OF VARIABLE) |