Solving Equations and Inequalities Flashcards
Compound Inequality
Two inequalities that are joined by and or or.
Coefficient
The numerical factor when a term has a variable.
Conversion Factor
A ratio of two equivalent measures in different units.
Formula
An equation that states a relationship among quantities.
Identity
An equation that is true for every value.
Like Terms
Terms with exactly the same variable factors in a variable expression.
Literal Equation
An equation involving two or more variables.
Proportion
An equation that states that two ratios are equal.
Rate
A ratio of a and b where a and b represent quantities measured in different units.
Ratio
The comparison of two quantities by division.
Term
A number, variable, or the product or quotient of a number and one or more variables.
Unit Rate
A rate with a denominator of 1.