Equations, Inequalities, and Quantities Vocab

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Math sentence with an EQUAL sign

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equation

Front

The answer to an equation that makes the sentence true.

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solution

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Goal in solving an equation: ____ the variable.

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isolate

Front

A math sentence using symbols like < or >

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inequality

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Dependent quantity axis

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y axis

Front

Graph using whole numbers

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discrete

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Graph using fractional/decimal data

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continuous

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Independent quantity axis

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x axis

Front

Property to solve addition equations (inverse of addition)

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subtraction property of equality

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Fractional coefficient: what to do?

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Flip or invert the fraction.