Substitution

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

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The order of operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed. The acronym PEMDAS is often used: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What is substitution in algebra?

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Substitution in algebra is the process of replacing a variable with a number or another expression to simplify or solve an equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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How do you evaluate an expression with multiple operations?

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To evaluate an expression with multiple operations, follow the order of operations (PEMDAS) to determine which operations to perform first.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is the value of h^2 if h = 7?

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If h = 7, then h^2 = 7^2 = 49.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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If a = 6 and b = 7, what is the value of 15 - a - b?

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If a = 6 and b = 7, then 15 - a - b = 15 - 6 - 7 = 2.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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How do you find the value of an expression when given a variable?

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To find the value of an expression when given a variable, substitute the value of the variable into the expression and perform the calculations.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is the value of 7x - 1 if x = 5?

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If x = 5, then 7x - 1 = 7(5) - 1 = 35 - 1 = 34.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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If a = 4 and b = 6, what is the value of 3a + 5b?

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If a = 4 and b = 6, then 3a + 5b = 3(4) + 5(6) = 12 + 30 = 42.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What does it mean to evaluate an expression?

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To evaluate an expression means to calculate its value by performing the operations indicated in the expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is the result of 12 ÷ 3 x 4?

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According to the order of operations, first perform the division: 12 ÷ 3 = 4, then multiply: 4 x 4 = 16.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

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