| A | B |
| solution of an equation | a value or values which makes an equation true |
| ratio | a comparison of two quantities by division |
| unit rate | A rate in which the second quantity in the comparison is one unit. 4. A value or values that make the equation true.a ratio that compares two quantities measured in different units |
| coonversion factor | The ratio of two equal quantities, each being measured in different units |
| literal equation | An equation that contains two or more variables |
| contradiction | An equation that has no solutions. |
| equation | A mathematical statement that two expressions are equivalent |
| identity | An equation that is always true. |
| scale factor | The multiplier used on each dimension to change one figure into a similar figure. |
| rate | A ratio that compares two quantities measured in different units. |
| formula | A literal equation that states a rule for a relationship among quantities. |
| proportion | an equation of two ratios |