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U6: Equ & Ineq (4-5)
Equations and Inequalities
Term | Definition |
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Equation | A mathematical statement containing an equal sign. |
Variable | A letter or symbol that represents a quantity. |
Expression | A mathematical statement that may contain variables, numbers, grouping symbols, and operators. |
Term | A part of an algebraic expression that may be a number, variable, or product of both. |
Coefficient | A number that multiplies a variable. |
Algebraic Expression | A variable expression that contains at least one variable. |
Solution | The answer to a problem. |
Inequality | When two quantities or values are not equal. |
Open Circle | Symbol used to indicate the value is NOT included in the solution. |
Closed Circle | Symbol used to indicate the value is included in the solution. |
> | Greater Than. |
< | Less Than. |
≥ | Greater than or equal to. at least or the minimum |
≤ | Less than or equal to. at most or the maximum |