Unit 2 Equations Vocabulary

Front

What is the inverse of division? (÷)

Back

Multiplication (×)

Front

In 8r − 3, What is r called?

Back

Variable

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In 8r + 3, the CONSTANT is ___

Back

3

Front

5y = 7 is an example of an ____________

Back

Equation

Front

To solve an equation, the goal is to __________ the variable on one side.

Back

Isolate (To get alone)

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal.

Front

What is a variable?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

Front

What is a constant in an expression?

Back

A fixed value that does not change.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

Back

An expression does not have an equal sign, while an equation does.