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Additive Inverse

The number that when added to the given number results in the additive identity 0. The additive inverse of x is -x, as x + (-x) = 0.

Algebraic Expressions

An expression that contains one or more terms and operations to combine them. Each term contains variable(s), constant(s), or a product of variables and constants.




A value that does not change. Stay gold, Ponyconstant!

Dependent Variables


Distributive Property

The rule where multiplication of numbers distributes over addition and subtraction: a(b ± c) = ab ± ac. Start distributin' the news.

Equivalent Equations

Two different pairs of equations that have the same solution(s).



Independent Variables

Variables in a function that assume values freely or independently.


A relation between two unequal algebraic expressions using the symbols <, >, ≤, and ≥.

Like Terms



Four times a number.


The value(s) of variable(s) that satisfy an equation or inequality.



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