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What is a statement that says two mathematical expressions are equal?
What type of equation has a degree of the variable of 2?
What is an independent variable in an equation?
What is a characteristic of a discrete variable?
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Why are variables important in mathematics?
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Study Notes
Equations
- A statement that says two mathematical expressions are equal
- Typically written with an equal sign (=) separating the two expressions
- Examples:
- 2x + 3 = 5
- x^2 - 4 = 0
- Can be:
- Simple equations: only one variable and no exponents (e.g., 2x = 4)
- Linear equations: degree of the variable is 1 (e.g., 2x + 3 = 5)
- Quadratic equations: degree of the variable is 2 (e.g., x^2 - 4 = 0)
Variables
- A symbol that represents a value that can change
- Often represented by letters (e.g., x, y, z)
- Can be:
- Independent variable: changes freely (e.g., x in the equation y = 2x)
- Dependent variable: changes in response to the independent variable (e.g., y in the equation y = 2x)
- Variables can be:
- Discrete: takes on specific, distinct values (e.g., whole numbers)
- Continuous: takes on any value within a certain range or interval (e.g., real numbers)
- Importance of variables:
- Allow us to generalize and model real-world situations
- Enable us to solve problems and make predictions
Equations
- Defined as a statement that equates two mathematical expressions
- Typically denoted by an equal sign (=) separating the two expressions
- Examples of equations include:
- Simple equations with one variable and no exponents (e.g., 2x = 4)
- Linear equations with a degree of 1 (e.g., 2x + 3 = 5)
- Quadratic equations with a degree of 2 (e.g., x^2 - 4 = 0)
Variables
- Represented by symbols, often letters (e.g., x, y, z)
- Can be independent or dependent
- Independent variables change freely (e.g., x in y = 2x)
- Dependent variables change in response to the independent variable (e.g., y in y = 2x)
- Variables can be:
- Discrete, taking on specific, distinct values (e.g., whole numbers)
- Continuous, taking on any value within a certain range or interval (e.g., real numbers)
- Importance of variables:
- Allow generalization and modeling of real-world situations
- Enable problem-solving and prediction
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Learn about equations, including simple, linear, and quadratic equations, and understand the concept of variables in algebra.