Equation unit vocabulary

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A math sentence with an equal sign.

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Equation

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A letter that can be replaced by a number.

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Variable

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Terms that have the same exponent and variable(s).

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Like terms

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Equal or interchangeable in value.

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Equivalent

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To reduce to a simpler form. (Make smaller)

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Simplify

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A number in front of a variable that multiplies it.

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Coefficient

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A mathematical phrase that can contain numbers, variables, and operators.

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Expression

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The process of finding the value of a variable that makes an equation true.

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Solving an equation

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A number without a variable, often a constant in an expression.

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Constant

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The symbol used to represent equality between two expressions.

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Equal sign (=)