Unit 6 Vocabulary Flashcards

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equation

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a statement that two mathematical expressions are equal.

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inverse operations

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opposite operations; operations that “undo” each other.

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additive inverse

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a number added to its opposite always equals zero. (Also called opposites.)

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solution

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a value that makes the equation true.

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multiplicative inverse

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a number multiplied by its reciprocal always equals one. (Also called reciprocals.)