Module 4 Prerequisite Vocab

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Solution to an equation is the _____________ of the variable that makes the sentence true.

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value

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A ____________ is a letter representing a number that may change in math.

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variable

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Describing how many of one thing per unit of another is called a ______________.

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unit rate

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Terms of the expression 3x - 5y + 8

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3x, -5y, 8

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NOT found in a linear expression:

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an equal sign

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Best description of "like terms":

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terms with the same variables and exponents

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A statement that two mathematical expressions are equal is called a(n) _____________.

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equation

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Numerical factor of a variable term is called a(n) _____________.

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coefficient

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A(n) _______________ is a term in an expression or equation that cannot change its value.

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constant

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When an algebraic expression is simplified, it should have no like terms and no grouping symbols left.

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It will have no like terms and no grouping symbols left.