Alg 1 Ch 1 Vocab-M

Front

A statement that two expressions are equal.

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equation

Front

A value of the variable that makes an equation true.

Back

solution

Front

An equation stating that two ratios are equivalent.

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proportion

Front

An equation that has two or more variables.

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literal equation

Front

Two operations that undo each other, such as multiplication and division.

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inverse operations

Front

A ratio of two quantities using different units

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rate

Front

A ratio of two equivalent measures in different units, such as 12 inches to 1 foot.

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conversion factor

Front

The level of detail of a measurement.

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precision

Front

How close a measured value is to the actual value.

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accuracy

Front

An equation that is true for all values of the variable. This type of equation has infinitely many solutions, and all real numbers are solutions.

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identity