Linear Equations Vocab Flashcard

Front

Each term in parentheses can be multiplied by a factor outside.

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Distributive Property

Front

Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division

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Operation

Front

Mathematical phrase with an equal sign

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Equation

Front

Terms with same variables and exponents

Back

like terms

Front

Mathematical phrase with operations, numbers, and/or variables, no equal sign.

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expression

Front

Write in simplest form

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simplify

Front

When no value for a variable in an equation makes it true

Back

no solution

Front

Symbol (e.g., x) for an unknown value

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variable

Front

A fixed value or a number on its own.

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constant

Front

When any value for a variable in an equation makes it true:

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Infinitely many solutions