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Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
Mark Dugopolski, Southeastern Louisiana University
Linear Equations in One Variable

Enrich Your Math Word Power



For each mathematical term, choose the correct meaning.



1

linear equation
A)an equation in which the terms are in line
B)an equation of the form ax + b where a ≠ 0
C)the equation a = b
D)an equation of the form a2 + b2 = c2
2

identity
A)an equation that is satisfied by all real numbers
B)an equation that is satisfied by every real number
C)an equation that is identical
D)an equation that is satisfied by every real number for which both sides are defined
3

conditional equation
A)an equation that has at least one real solution
B)an equation that is correct
C)an equation that is satisfied by at least one real number but is not an identity
D)an equation that we are not sure how to solve
4

inconsistent equation
A)an equation that is wrong
B)an equation that is only sometimes consistent
C)an equation that has no solution
D)an equation with two variables
5

equivalent equations
A)equations that are identical
B)equations that are correct
C)equations that are equal
D)equations that have the same solution
6

formula
A)an equation
B)a type of race car
C)a process
D)an equation involving two or more variables
7

literal equation
A)a formula
B)an equation with words
C)a false equation
D)a fact
8

complementary angles
A)angles that compliment each other
B)angles whose degree measures total 90o
C)angles whose degree measures total 180o
D)angles with the same vertex
9

supplementary angles
A)angles with soft flexible sides
B)angles whose degree measures total 90o
C)angles whose degree measures total 180o
D)angles that form a square
10

uniform motion
A)movement of an army
B)movement in a straight line
C)consistent motion
D)motion at a constant rate








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