Mathematical Concepts Flashcards September

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CONSTRAINT

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A condition that a solution must satisfy.

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DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS

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The process of performing operations with units.

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EQUATION

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A mathematical statement that contains two expressions and an equal sign.

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Equivalent Equations

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Two equations with the same solution.

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FORMULA

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An equation that expresses a relationship between certain quantities.

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IDENTITY

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An algebraic equation that is true for every value of a variable.

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LITERAL EQUATIONS

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A formula or equation with several variables.

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MULTI-STEP EQUATIONS

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An equation that requires more than one property of equality to solve.

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PROPORTION

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a statement that two ratios are equivalent

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SOLUTION

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A value that makes an equation true.