Fill in the blank with one of the words or phrases listed below. $$\begin{array} { l l l }
\text { contradiction } & \text { linear inequality in one variable compound inequalitysolution } \
\text { absolute value } & \text { consecutive integers union } \
\text { formula } & \text { linear equation in one variable intersection }
\end{array}$$
-When a variable in an equation is replaced by a number and the resulting equation is true, then that number is called a(n)_____ of the equation.
A) solution
B) contradiction
C) union
D) identity

Question

Fill in the blank with one of the words or phrases listed below. $$\begin{array} { l l l } 
\text { contradiction } & \text { linear inequality in one variable compound inequalitysolution } \
\text { absolute value } & \text { consecutive integers union } \
\text { formula } & \text { linear equation in one variable intersection }
\end{array}$$
-When a variable in an equation is replaced by a number and the resulting equation is true, then that number is called  a(n)_____  of the equation.
A) solution
B) contradiction
C) union
D) identity

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A solution of an equation is a value that, when substituted for the variable, makes the equation true.

Fill in the Blank with One of the Words or Phrases