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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