Terms Flashcards
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Equation
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A statement that two mathematical or logic expressions are equal to one another (5 = 2+3).
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Algebraic equation
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When unknown quantities are represented usually by letters (x,y).
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Formula
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An equation describes a relationship between two quantities
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Identity
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An algebraic equation that remains true whatever values are substituted for the symbols.
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Expression
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A symbol or a combination of symbols which serve to describe a quantity.
(An expression is a sum that does not have an equals sign An expression is a sum that does not have an equals sign. 3a - 1 is an expression, as is 4 + 2t - 3x.).
