Algebraic Equations Vocabulary

A variable (often denoted by y) whose value depends on that of another (A.K.A the output of a function)

If you subtract the same number from each side of an equation, the two sides remain equal

When you multiply or divide each side of an inequality by the same positive number, it remain true

An inequality is a statement that compares two quantities using <, >, ≤, ≥, or ≠

Operations that undo each other (opposite operations)

The number multiplied (attached) to a variable

A symbol used to represent a quantity that can change

What is a mathematical sentence that contains an equal sign?

Evaluate means...

In a mathematical equation the word IS means evaluate

If you multiply each side of an equation by the same nonzero number, the two sides change (BONUS: name the property)

A variable (often denoted by x) whose variation does not depend on that of another (A.K.A the input of a function)

A term that is a number by itself without a variable

This property states when you add or subtract the same value from each side of an inequality, it remains true.

A number, a variable, or both together (product of numbers and variables)

Name the Property: If you divide each side of an equation by the same number, the two sides remain equal

This property states that if you add the same number to each side of an equation the two sides remain equal.