Mathematical Vocabulary

What is the definition of Addition of Property of Equality?

• If you add the same number to each side of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

• If you subtract the same number from each side of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

• If you multiply the same number to each side of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

• If you divide the same number from each side of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

What is the definition of equation?

• A mathematical sentence that contains an equal sign, =, stating that two quantities are equal.

• A number that represents a part of a whole.

• A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

• A mathematical operation involving addition and subtraction.

What is the definition of equivalent equation?

• Two or more equations with the same solution.

• Two or more equations with different solutions.

• Equations that have no solution.

• Equations that are always true.

What is the definition of solution?

• A replacement value for the variable in an open sentence. A value for the variable that makes an equation true. Example: the solution of 12 = x + 7 is 5.

• A method to solve a problem.

• A chemical mixture of two or more substances.

• An answer to a question in a quiz.

What is the definition of Subtraction Property of Equality?

• If you subtract the same number from each side of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

• If you add the same number to each side of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

• If you multiply the same number to each side of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

• If you divide the same number from each side of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

What is the definition of coefficient?

• The numerical factor of a term that contains a variable.

• A constant value that does not change.

• The exponent of a variable in a term.

• The sum of all terms in an equation.

What is the definition of Division Property of Equality?

• If you divide each side of an equation by the same nonzero number, the two sides remain equal.

• If you multiply each side of an equation by the same number, the two sides remain equal.

• If you add the same number to each side of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

• If you subtract the same number from each side of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

What is the definition of Multiplication Property of Equality?

• If you multiply each side of an equation by the same nonzero number, the two sides remain equal.

• If you add the same number to both sides of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

• If you subtract the same number from both sides of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

• If you divide each side of an equation by the same nonzero number, the two sides remain equal.

What is the definition of two-step equation?

• An equation having two different operations.

• An equation with only one operation.

• An equation that requires two solutions.

• An equation that involves two variables.

What is the definition of Addition of Property of Inequality?

• If you add the same number to each side of an inequality, the inequality remains true.

• If you multiply each side of an inequality by the same positive number, the inequality remains true.

• If you subtract the same number from each side of an inequality, the inequality remains true.

• If you divide each side of an inequality by the same positive number, the inequality remains true.