Systems of Equations Vocab

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a(b + c) = ab + ac

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Distributive Property

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A system of equations intersecting at one point.

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One solution

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System of equations with parallel lines.

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No solution

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Terms with the same variables raised to the same power.

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like terms

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What is the term for a numerical factor in an expression?

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Coefficient

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What is the term for a fixed value in an equation?

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constant

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A variable (often x) whose variation is not dependent on another.

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independent variable

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A variable (y) whose value depends on another.

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dependent variable

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Solution to a 1 solution system of equations.

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intersection point

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Any value for the variable makes the equations true.

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Infinitely many solutions