Module 2: Equations in One Variable

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equation

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

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constraint

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A condition that a solution must satisfy.

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solution

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Each value that makes an equation true.

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equivalent equations

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Have the same solutions.

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multi-step equation

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

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identity

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An equation that is true for all values of its variables.

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proportion

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An equation stating that two ratios are equivalent.

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formula

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An equation that expresses a relationship between certain quantities.

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literal equation

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A formula or equation that involves more than one variable.

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dimensional analysis

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The process of performing operations with units.