Alg 1 Module 3 Vocabulary - Solving Linear Equations

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conjecture

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An unproven statement about a general mathematical concept.

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rule

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A proven statement about a general mathematical concept. (Same as theorem)

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theorem

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A proven statement about a general mathematical concept. (Same as rule)

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equation

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A statement that two expressions are equal.

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linear equation in one variable

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An equation that can be written in the form y = mx + b, where m and b are constants.

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solution

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A value that makes an equation true.

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inverse operation

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Two operations that undo each other, such as addition and subtraction.

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equivalent equations

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Equations that have the same solutions.

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mean

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The sum of a numerical data set divided by the number of data values.

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identity

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An equation that is true for all values of the variable.