A1: Unit 3 (Equations) VOCAB

Formula

• An equation that expresses a relationship between certain quantities.

• A type of graph used to represent data visually.

• A method for solving mathematical problems.

• A set of rules for conducting experiments.

Constraint

• A limitation that restricts the options available.

• A requirement that must be met for a solution to be valid.

• A condition that a solution must satisfy.

• An assumption made during problem-solving.

Dimensional Analysis

• The process of performing operations with units.

• A method for measuring temperature.

• A technique for calculating speed.

• A way to analyze financial data.

Solution

• A method to solve a problem.

• A value that makes an equation true.

• A type of mathematical operation.

• A graphical representation of data.

Equivalent Equations

• Two equations that are always true regardless of the values of the variables.

• Two equations that have different solutions.

• Two equations with the same solution.

• Two equations that are identical.

Equation

• A mathematical statement that contains two expressions and an equals sign.

• A single mathematical expression without an equals sign.

• A type of graph that represents a function.

• A numerical value that does not change.

Proportion

• A statement that two ratios are equivalent.

• A method of calculating percentages.

• A type of mathematical function.

• A graphical representation of data.

Identity

• An equation that is true for every value of the variable.

• An equation that has no solutions.

• An equation that is true for some values of the variable.

• An equation that is always false.

Multi-Step Equation

• An equation that requires more than one step to solve.

• An equation that can be solved in one step.

• An equation that has no solution.

• An equation that is always true.

Solve an Equation

• The process of finding all values of the variables that make the equation a true statement.

• The method of simplifying an equation to its lowest terms.

• The technique of graphing the equation to find its roots.

• The act of substituting values into the equation to check for correctness.