Flashcards
Key Terms Chapter 5: Solving for the unknown- a how-to approach for solving equations
Cards in this deck (7)
- 1ConstantsNumbers that have a fixed value such as 3 or –7. Placed on right side of equation; also called knowns.
- 2EquationMath statement that shows equality for expressions or numbers, or both.
- 3ExpressionA meaningful combination of numbers and letters called terms.
- 4FormulaEquation that expresses in symbols a general fact, rule, or principle.
- 5KnownsA number or fact that is specified.
- 6UnknownThe variable we are solving for.
- 7VariablesLetters or symbols that represent unknowns.