Parts of an Equation Vocabulary Review

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What is a constant in an equation?

Back

A constant is a fixed value that does not change, represented by a number in an equation.

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In the equation -2 - 6b = 32, what is the constant?

Back

-2

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What is a coefficient in an equation?

Back

A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an equation.

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In the equation \(\frac{3}{4}y + \frac{1}{2} = 3\frac{1}{4}\), what is the fractional coefficient?

Back

\(\frac{3}{4}\)

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What is a decimal coefficient?

Back

A decimal coefficient is a coefficient expressed in decimal form that multiplies a variable.

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In the equation 0.5x - 8 = 1.5, what is the decimal coefficient?

Back

0.5, .5, or 1/2.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is the purpose of isolating a variable in an equation?

Back

Isolating a variable allows you to solve for that variable by getting it alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the difference between a variable and a constant?

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A variable is a symbol that represents an unknown value, while a constant is a fixed value.

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What is an equation?

Back

An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.