6th Grade Wolves Math
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hummingbirds on March 14, 2012
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Vocab for chapter 4.
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 algebra | A mathematical language that uses variables and numbers |
| variable | A letter used to represent a number |
| algebraic expression | A math sentence with variables, numbers, and at least one operation ex: x+3 |
| algebraic equation | A math sentence with variables, numbers, at least one operation, and an equal sign. |
| evaluate | to solve |
| inverse operations | Operations that undo each other. Addition and subtraction are examples of these. |
| addition property of equality | If you add the same number to each side of an equation, the two numbers remain equal |
| subtraction property of equality | If you subtract the same number to each side of an equation, the two numbers remain equal |
| solve | to find a solution of an algebraic equation. |
| coefficient | The numerical part of an expression Example: the 3 in 3x |
| division property of equality | If you divide each side of an equation by the same non-zero number. Then the two sides remain equal |
| two-step equation | An equation having two different operations |
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