Algebra 1 Chapter 3 Terms

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inequality

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A mathematical statement that shows the relationship between quantities that are not equivalent.

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equation

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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evaluate

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To calculate the value of an expression.

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graph of inequality

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A visual representation of the solutions of an inequality on a number line or coordinate plane.

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equivalent

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Having the same value or representing the same amount.

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addition property of inequality

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If you add the same number to both sides of an inequality, the inequality remains true.

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subtraction property of inequality

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If you subtract the same number from both sides of an inequality, the inequality remains true.

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multiplication property of inequality

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If you multiply both sides of an inequality by a positive number, the inequality remains true. If you multiply by a negative number, the inequality sign is reversed.

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division property of inequality

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If you divide both sides of an inequality by a positive number, the inequality remains true. If you divide by a negative number, the inequality sign is reversed.

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greater than

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A comparison indicating that one quantity is larger than another.