One-step Equations Vocabulary

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What is the 'x' called in this problem?

Back

Variable 'Mystery number'.

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What is the operation happening between the COEFFICIENT and the VARIABLE?

Back

Multiplication.

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What is the '-4' called in this problem?

Back

Coefficient 'buddy number'.

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In an equation, both sides are __________.

Back

All of the above (the same value, equivalent, equal).

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How many solutions do equations have?

Back

1.

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What is a coefficient?

Back

A number that multiplies a variable.

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What is a constant?

Back

A fixed value that does not change.

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What does it mean for two expressions to be equivalent?

Back

They have the same value for all values of the variable.

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What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal.

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What is the purpose of solving an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.