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Linear equation
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An equation in the form ax + b = 0. Ex: 5x - 10 = 0
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Solution Set
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The set of all real numbers that satisfy an equation.
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Identity
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An equation satisfied by all real numbers for which both sides are defined.
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Inconsistent Equation
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An equation that has not solutions
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Formula
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An equation in two or more vairables that is usually of an applied nature.Ex:
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Quadratic Equation
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An equation in the form
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Rational Exponent
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An exponent that is in fractional form.Ex:
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Discriminant
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The expression b2 - 4ac whose value determine the number and type of solutiosn to a quadratic equation.
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Equations of Quadratic Type
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An equation that can be converted to a quadratic equation by substituting a single variable for a more complicated expression.
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Inequality
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A statement that two algebraic expressions are not equal in a particular way. Uses the symbols <, >,
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Compound Inequality
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A sentence containing two simple inequalities connected with "and" or "or"
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