Simple equations vocab

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An ___________ is a mathematical sentence with an equal sign.

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equation

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The _____________ is a value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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solution

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Equations with the same solutions are __________.

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Equivalent

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____________ ____________ are operations that "undo" each other.

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Inverse operations

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To solve an equation, you must ___________ the variable using inverse operations to get the variable with a coefficient of 1 alone.

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isolate

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When the coefficient of a variable in an equation is a fraction, multiply by the _______________ of the fraction to solve it.

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reciprocal

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Check the solution of an equation using ________________.

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substitution

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The ____________ allows adding the same number to both sides of an equation for equivalence.

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Addition property of equality

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The ________________ allows you to divide each side of an equation by the same number to produce an equivalent equation.

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Division property of equality

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The _____________ allows subtracting the same number from both sides of an equation for equivalence.

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Subtraction property of equality