Equations Vocabulary

Front

A mathematical sentence stating that two expressions are EQUAL

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equation

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

Front

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

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constant

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

Front

5y = 7 is an example of an ____________

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equation

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CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

Front

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

8

,

r

,

3

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3

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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In 8r − 3, the VARIABLE is ___

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r

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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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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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Front

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

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Variable

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

Front

Pairs of operations that undo each other

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inverse operations

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1