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| a statement that two mathematical expressions are EQUAL |
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| a value that makes an equation true when substituted for the variable |
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| an algebraic equation that has a dependent and independent variable. The variables have no exponents and are not multiplied together. The graph of this equation is a straight line. |
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a variable whose value determines that of the dependent variable
Example: y = x + 10 (x is the independent variable) |
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a variable whose value depends on the value of a related independent variable
Example: y = x + 10 (y is the dependent variable) |
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| a mathematical sentence that compares two unequal expressions using symbols Example: < > |
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