5.9 - Evaluating Expressions

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What is an expression in mathematics?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (such as +, -, *, /) that represents a value.

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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 substituting the variables with given numbers and performing the operations.

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14

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7

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31

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7

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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 operations are performed: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right) - often abbreviated as PEMDAS.

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What is a variable in an expression?

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A variable is a symbol (usually a letter) that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation.

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What is a constant in an expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, such as numbers like 5, -3, or 0.