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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 numbers and performing the operations.

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What is a variable?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equality sign and represents a value, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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How do you write an expression for the total cost of 'p' pizzas at 'c' dollars each?

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The expression is p * c.

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What is the expression for the sum of a number 'x' and 10?

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The expression is x + 10.

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How do you express the product of a number 'n' and 4?

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The expression is 4n.

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What is the expression for the difference between 15 and a number 'y'?

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The expression is 15 - y.

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How do you express the total earnings of a worker who earns 'w' dollars per hour for 'h' hours?

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The expression is w * h.

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What is the expression for the total amount after spending 's' dollars from 't' dollars?

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The expression is t - s.