JG Unit 4 Vocab

Coefficient

• the numerical factor that multiplies a variable in a term of an equation

• a symbol (usually a letter) that represents an unknown quantity or a quantity that can vary in a mathematical expression or equation

• a value or set of values for the variables that makes the equation true

• (n) poise, assurance, great self-confidence, composure, level-headedness

Linear Equation

• the numerical factor that multiplies a variable in a term of an equation

• a symbol (usually a letter) that represents an unknown quantity or a quantity that can vary in a mathematical expression or equation

• a value or set of values for the variables that makes the equation true

• (n) poise, assurance, great self-confidence, composure, level-headedness

Solution

• the numerical factor that multiplies a variable in a term of an equation

• a symbol (usually a letter) that represents an unknown quantity or a quantity that can vary in a mathematical expression or equation

• a value or set of values for the variables that makes the equation true

• (n) poise, assurance, great self-confidence, composure, level-headedness

aplomb

• the numerical factor that multiplies a variable in a term of an equation

• a symbol (usually a letter) that represents an unknown quantity or a quantity that can vary in a mathematical expression or equation

• a value or set of values for the variables that makes the equation true

• (n) poise, assurance, great self-confidence, composure, level-headedness

exhort

• the numerical factor that multiplies a variable in a term of an equation

• a symbol (usually a letter) that represents an unknown quantity or a quantity that can vary in a mathematical expression or equation

• a value or set of values for the variables that makes the equation true

• (v) to urge strongly, advise earnestly; implore

ingratiate

• the numerical factor that multiplies a variable in a term of an equation

• a symbol (usually a letter) that represents an unknown quantity or a quantity that can vary in a mathematical expression or equation

• a value or set of values for the variables that makes the equation true

• (v) to make oneself agreeable and thus gain favor or acceptance by others (sometimes used in a critical or derogatory sense)

Separation of power

• the numerical factor that multiplies a variable in a term of an equation

• a symbol (usually a letter) that represents an unknown quantity or a quantity that can vary in a mathematical expression or equation

• a value or set of values for the variables that makes the equation true

• Helps prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Each branch is given certain powers so as to check and balance the other branches. Ex: Congress has the power to create laws

Natural Rights

• the numerical factor that multiplies a variable in a term of an equation

• a symbol (usually a letter) that represents an unknown quantity or a quantity that can vary in a mathematical expression or equation

• a value or set of values for the variables that makes the equation true

• Are the rights that can never be forfeited. Natural Rights include the right to life, liberty, and property.

Checks and balance

• the numerical factor that multiplies a variable in a term of an equation

• a symbol (usually a letter) that represents an unknown quantity or a quantity that can vary in a mathematical expression or equation

• a value or set of values for the variables that makes the equation true

• A system that allows each branch of a government to amend or veto acts of another branch so as to prevent any one branch from having too much power. Ex: "President Vetoes Defense Spending BIII"

Horoscope

• the numerical factor that multiplies a variable in a term of an equation

• a symbol (usually a letter) that represents an unknown quantity or a quantity that can vary in a mathematical expression or equation

• a value or set of values for the variables that makes the equation true

• A forecast of a person's future, typically including a delineation of character and circumstances, based on the relative positions of the stars and planets at the time of that person's birth.