1.2 Solving Equations Vocab

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Definition of a coefficient?

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The number multiplying an unknown.

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Definition of a variable?

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The letter representing an unknown (quantity)

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Like terms are:

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Terms with exactly the same variable.

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Letter in math representing an unknown number

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variable

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Number multiplied by a variable?

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coefficient

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Definition of inverse operations?

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Opposite operations.

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Solution of an equation:

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A number that produces a true statement when substituted for the variable.

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Distribute: 9(x-3)

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9x-27

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Like terms are terms with the same variable and exponent.

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Terms with exactly the same variable and exponent.

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A ________ indicates equality with an equal sign.

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Equation