Alg1 M1L1 Vocabulary - Solving Simple Equations

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Conjecture

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An unproven statement that is based on observations.

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Rule

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A prescribed guide for conduct or action; in mathematics, it often refers to a standard method or procedure.

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Theorem

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A statement that has been proven on the basis of previously established statements.

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Equation

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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Linear equation in one variable

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An equation that can be written in the form ax + b = 0, where a and b are constants and x is the variable.

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Solution

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A value or set of values that satisfy an equation.

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Inverse operations

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Operations that undo each other, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.

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Equivalent equations

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Equations that have the same solution.