Algebraic Equations
Vocabulary
100

Solve for X: 3x - 2 = 22

X = 8

100
Rational Number

What is the term for a number that can be written as a fraction, decimal, or percent?

200

An equation

What is the term for a mathematical expression that contains one or more variables and can be solved for a specific value?

200

a group of numbers, variables, and/or operation symbols that represent a mathematical relationship.

What is a Expression?
300

Solve for X: 2x + 5 = 17 

x = 6.

300

to change some parts

What does it mean to modify?

400

Solve for X: 3(x + 4) - 2(x - 5) + 6 = 15 - 2x?

x = 1

400

a drawing that is done quickly in order to give a general idea

What does it mean to sketch?


500

Solve for X:3x^2 + 5x - 2 = 0

 x = 1/3 and x = -2.

500

To rewrite an expression as a product of Factors

What is factor(Verb).