Algebraic Linear Equations Flashcards
In this equation, the 5 is a ____
coefficient
In this equation, the 7 and the √2 are ____
constants
In this equation, the 5x, 7, and √2 are all ____
terms
In this equation, the ‘5x + 7’ and the ‘√2’ are ____
expressions
In this equation, the x is a ____
variable / unknown
A linear equation can have how many variables?
1 or more
An equation that has one solution is called a ____ equation
consistent equation
An equation that has no solutions is called an ____ equation
inconsistent equation
An equation that has infinitely many solutions is called an ____
identity
What does a linear equation look like when plotted on a graph
a single straight line
Can a linear equation have more than one variable?
Yes
Can a linear equation have only one variable?
Yes
9x + 12 = 3(x + 4) is an example of what type of equation?
an identity (showing the distributive property)