MATH 8 Chapter 1 Vocab

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Equation: a mathematical sentence with an equal sign (=)

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a mathematical sentence with an equal sign (=)

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Variable: symbols representing unspecified numbers or values

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symbols used to represent unspecified numbers or values

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Term

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is a number, variable, or a product/quotient of numbers and variables.

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Coefficient

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numerical factor of a term (number in front of a variable)

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Constant

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a monomial that is a real number

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Inverse Operations

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A mathematical operation that is opposite in effect to another operation.

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Combining Like Terms

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terms with the same variables and exponents

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Multiplication Property of Equality

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Multiplying the same number to each side of an equation produces an equivalent equation.

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Addition Property of Equality

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Adding the same number to each side of an equation produces an equivalent equation.

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Subtraction Property of Equality

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Subtracting the same number from each side of an equation produces an equivalent equation.