algebra chapter 1 Flashcards
A value that does not change
Constant
A letter or symbol used to represent a value that can change
Variable
May contain only constants and/or operations
Numerical expression
May contain variables, constants, and/or operation
Algebraic expression
To find its value
Evaluate
mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
Equation
A value of the variable that makes the equation true
Solution of equation
An equation that is always true no matter what happens to the variable
Identity
Am equation that states a rule for a relationship among quantities
Formula
Equation with two or more variables
Literal equation
A ratio between two sets of measurement
Scale
Scale to represent an object as smaller or larger than the actual object
Scale Drawing
Scale model
Figures have the same shape but not the same size
Similar figures
Two figures are in the same relative position
Corresponding sioooiiiides
In the same relative position
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