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Algebra Vocab
Chapter 1 Vocabulary
| Words | |
|---|---|
| Conjecture | An unproven statement about a general mathematical concept |
| Theorem | A proven statement about a general mathematical concept |
| Variable | A statement that two expressions are equal |
| Constant | The letter or symbols in an equation |
| Coefficient | A number attached to a variable |
| Solution | A value that makes an equation true |
| Inverse Operation | Two operations that undo eachother |
| Addition Property of Equality | Adding each number to each sides of the equation: if x-b, then x+a=b+a |
| Subtraction Property of Equality | Subtracting: If c-w then c-p-w-p |
| Division Property of Equality | c/a=s/a a=/0 |
| Identity | An equation that is true for all values of the variable |
| Absolute Value Equation | An equation that contains an absolute value equation |
| Variable | A number by itself |