Math Quiz (1.2)
Binomial
2 terms (16 - x2)
expression
A combination of terms using addition and subtraction
Variable
A quantity that is expressed by a letter or symbol that is unknown, unspecified, or can change within the context of a problem
terms
A single number combination of numbers and variables using it exclusively multiplication or division
inconsistent
An equation that has NO SOLUTIONS (ex 0x = 9)
neither
Gets x by itself
Monomial
Single term (4x2)
Trinomial
Three terms (16+10t-4t2)
like terms
Two or more terms that have the same variable raised to the same powers. In like terms, only the coefficients (multiplying numbers) can differ
identity
an equation that is true for every value of x (everything works - plug in any value for x and they will equal each other, also the answer will be something weird like x = 0)