Module 5 Algebraic Equations Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is the Multiplication Property of Equality?

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If you multiply each side of an equation by the same nonzero number, the two sides remain equal.

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What is the Subtraction Property of Equality?

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If you subtract the same number from each side of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

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What is the Inverse Property of Multiplication?

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The product of a number and its multiplicative inverse is 1.

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What is the Division Property of Equality?

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If you divide each side of an equation by the same nonzero number, the two sides remain equal.

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What is the Addition Property of Equality?

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If you add the same number to each side of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

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Define an equation.

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value.

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What is a coefficient?

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A numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.

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What is a constant?

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A fixed value that does not change.

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What is a two-step equation?

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An equation that requires two operations to solve.