Chapter 5 Vocabulary Flashcard

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A term without a variable.

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constant

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An example showing a statement is not true.

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counterexample

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A letter or a symbol used to represent a number in mathematics.

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variable

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A branch of mathematics that uses variables and symbols to represent numbers and relationships.

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Algebra

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The numerical factor in a multiplication expression (e.g., in 6a, 6 is the ___).

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coefficient

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A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal, often represented with an '=' sign.

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equation

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A number that does not change and is often represented by a letter in algebra.

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constant

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A mathematical phrase that can contain numbers, variables, and operators but does not have an equality sign.

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expression

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The process of finding the value of a variable that makes an equation true.

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solving an equation

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A number that is multiplied by a variable in an algebraic expression.

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coefficient