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Algebra

Alegra is the study of operations and their application to solving equations.

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Slope-intercept form

Mathematics; Algebra

The form Y = mx + b of a linear equation in two variables. The slope is m and the y-intercept is b.

Expression

Mathematics; Algebra

A combination of symbols which are 'well-formed' in accordance with the rules of maths. One expression makes up one side of an equation.

Algebra

Mathematics; Algebra

The study of the rules of operations and relations, e.g. equations. A main branch of pure mathematics which deals with known and unknown numbers and relationship between them.

Variable

Mathematics; Algebra

A quality which can change. This may be represented by a letter in an equation.

Equation

Mathematics; Algebra

A mathematical sentence which expresses the equality of two expressions. 3 + x = 5, 2x = 4

Algebraic expressions

Mathematics; Algebra

Expressions that are made up of variables, numbers, grouping sym- bols, operation signs, and exponents.

Amplitude

Mathematics; Algebra

Half the difference between the maximum and minimum values of a periodic function.

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