Algebra Flashcards
Two numbers whose product is 1 are called multiplicative inverses or __________ .
reciprocals
a comparison of two similar quantities using division
ratio
a ratio that is used to convert one unit of measurement to a different unit of measurement
conversion factor
a rate in which the second quantity is written as one unit
unit rate
any method that uses formulas, figures, or proportions to measure an object
indirect measurement
the ratio of the amount of change of one quantity relative to another quantity
rate
an equation that states that two ratios are equal
proportion
an equation that expresses a mathematical rule or relationship
formula
The set of values that makes an equation true is called the __________ .
solution set
The output of a function is called the __________ variable.
dependent
The input of a function is called the __________ variable.
independent
The __________ is the variable that determines the value of the output in a function.
imput
A(n) __________ is a relation showing that one expression is equal to another expression.
equation
a value, usually in the form of a letter or symbol, that can change or that represents an unknown quantity
variable
to perform all the indicated operations
simplify the expression
