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Alg 1,Chapter 2 Vocab
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Mathematics
8th Grade
08/13/2011

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Absolute Value
Definition
A numbers distance from 0 on a number line. Indicated by two bars //.
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Simplify
Definition
make things easier, more simple.
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Linear Equation
Definition
An equation whose variable have exponents no greater than 1. Ex: 3x +5=8
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Specific
Definition
Single, only one.
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Determine
Definition
Tell or find out.
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Equation
Definition
A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal.
3x + 6 = 2x - 4
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Solution
Definition
A value for the variable that makes the equation or statement true.
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Solution set
Definition
When there is more than one value which makes a mathematical statement true.
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Equivalent Equations
Definition
Two expressions with the same solution or solution set.
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Deductive Reasoning
Definition
Using logic along with facts, definitions and properties to reach a conclusion.
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Ratio
Definition
The comparison of two quatities.
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Proportion
Definition
A stement that two ratios are equal.
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Rate
Definition
A ratio of two values with different units as in 22 miles per 2 hours.
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Unit Rate
Definition
When the second unit is 1 as in 10 miles in hour.
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Percent
Definition
A ratio that compares a number to 100 specifically.
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Scale
Definition
A ratio between two measurements.
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Formula
Definition
An equation which states a rule to a relationship among quantities.
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Litteral Equation
Definition
An equation with two or more variables.
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