Equations Vocabulary

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A mathematical sentence stating that two expressions are EQUAL

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equation

Front

In math, this basically means opposite

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inverse

Front

A letter used to represent a number value in an equation

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variable

Front

A number that does not change (it stands alone without any variable attached)

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constant

Front

5y = 7 is an example of an ____________

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equation

Front

In 8r + 3, identify the CONSTANT. Options:

8

,

r

,

3

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3

Front

In 8r − 3, the VARIABLE is ___

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r

Front

To solve an equation, the goal is to __________ the variable on one side.

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Isolate (To get alone)

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A letter or symbol that represents an unknown value is called ______________.

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Variable

Front

Pairs of operations that undo each other

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inverse operations