| Term | Definition |
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Equation |
A statement that two expressions are equal. |
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Expression |
A collection of numbers, variables, operations, and grouping symbols. |
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Variable |
A symbol, usually a letter, used to represent one or more numbers. |
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Coefficient |
The numerical factor of an algebraic term. |
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Constant |
A term that has no variable factors. |
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Term |
Part of an expression that is separated by addition or subtraction. |
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Inequality |
Less than, greater than, less than or equal to, greater than or equal to |
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Like Terms |
Terms with the same variables, raised to the same power. |
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Addition |
The operation of combining by means of a total. |
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Subtraction |
The operation of "taking away" or "finding a difference" |
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Multiplication |
The operation of "times" or "finding the product" |
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Division |
The operation of "finding the quotient" |
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Relation |
Any set of ordered pairs |
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Function |
A rule that establishes a relationship between two quantities called the input and output. |
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Domain |
All of the input values of a function. |
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Range |
All of the output values of a function. |
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Independant Variable |
The input value |
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Dependant Variable |
The output value |