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Identity - An equation that is true for values of their variables.

Improper Fraction - A fraction whereby the denominator is equal to or greater than the numerator. E.g., 6/4

Inequality - A mathematical equation containing either a greater than, less than or not equal to symbols.

Integers - Whole numbers, postive or negative including zero.

Irrational - A number that cannot be represented as a decimal or as a fraction. A number like pi is irrational because it contains an infinite number of digits that keep repeating, many square roots are irrational numbers.

Isoceles - A polygon having two sides equal in length.

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