Algebra key terms

  • Variable
    • A symbol that stands for a value which may vary
  • Equation
    • A mathematical statement that equates two mathematical expressions (states that they are the same/ establishes an identity relation)
  • Solution ^678811
    • A numerical value that satisfies an equation. When the variable in the equation is replaced by the solution, a true statement results

Example

$$ 4 = y - 11 $$

The example above is an equation. \(y\) is the variable. This can be replaced by \(15\) which is the solution to the equation:

$$ 4 = 15 -11 $$

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