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Algebra Chapter 3 Vocabulary

Glencoe Algebra Chapter 3 Vocabulary Definitions


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Equivalent Equationsequations with the same solutions as the original equation.
Formulaan algebraic equation that relates two or more real-life quantities.
Identityan equation that is true for every value of the variable.
Inverse Operationsoperations that undo each other.
Linear Equation in 1 variablean equation in which the variable is raised to the first power and does not occur in a denominator, inside a square root symbol, or inside an absolute value symbol.
Rate of a per bthe relationship a/b of two quantities a and b that are measured in different units.
Ratio of a to bthe relationship a/b of two quantities a and b that are measured in the same unit.
Similar TrianglesTwo triangles are similar if they have equal corresponding angles.
Solution Stepthe result of applying a transformation to an equation when solving the equation.
Unit Ratea rate per one given unit.