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Chapter One: Equations and Expressions

1. variable - a quantity or function that may assume any given value or set of values. Normally denoted as x.

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The X is the variable in this equation

2. coefficient - a number or quantity placed before a variable. The 3 is a coefficient in 3x.

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3. equation - equally balanced state; contains an equal sign


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4. expression - a variable, function, or some combination of constants


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5. formula -a rule or principle expressed in symbols; a recipe

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6. identity -exact sameness - exactly the same


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7. equality -equal in value

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