What is an Identity Equation?

What is an Identity Equation?

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Identity equations are equations that are true no matter what value is plugged in for the variable. If you simplify an identity equation, you'll ALWAYS get a true statement. Learn about identity equations in this tutorial, and then create your own identity equation. Get creative! The possibilities are endless!

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Background Tutorials

  • Apply the definition of congruence, in terms of rigid transformations, to identify congruent figures and their corresponding sides and angles

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      What is the Distributive Property?

      The distributive property is a very deep math principle that helps make math work. It's the rule that lets you expand parentheses, and so it's really critical to understand if you want to get good at simplifying expressions. So check out the tutorial and let us know what you think!

Further Exploration

  • Solve linear equations in one variable, including those for which the application of the distributive property is necessary and for which variables are included on both sides

      • How Do You Solve an Identity Equation?How Do You Solve an Identity Equation?

      How Do You Solve an Identity Equation?

      Trying to solve an equation with variables on both sides of the equation? Figure out how to get those variables together and solve the equation with this tutorial!