Equating Coefficients Flashcards
1
Q
What does equivalent mean?
A
It means that for all values of x, the expressions are equal.
2
Q
What is a coefficient?
A
It is a constant that is multiplied by a variable.
3
Q
How can you discover the coefficients of x in an identity?
A
You can simplify one side until it takes the form of the other side with the unknown coefficients. You can then match the unknown coefficients to the known ones.
4
Q
What is an identity?
A
The equivalent’s version of an equation.
