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Chapter 1 Vocabulary
Algebra 1: Chapter 1 Vocabulary
| Vocabulary | Definition |
|---|---|
| Conjecture | an unproven statment about a general mathematical concept |
| Theorem | a proven statement about a general mathematical concept |
| Equation | a statement that two expressions are equal |
| Variable | the letters or symbols in an equation |
| Constant | a number by itself |
| 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 |
| Multiplication Property of Equality | If c=s then c*a=s*a |
| Division Property of Equality | If c=s then 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 expression |
| Extraneous Solution | an apparent solution that must be rejected because it does not satisfy the original equation |
| Literal Equation | an equation that has two ore more variable |
| Formula | a literal equation that shows how one variable is related toone or more variables |