Understanding Variables, Constants, and Operators

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often represented by letters (like x or y), that stands for a number that can change or vary.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a constant in mathematics?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change. For example, in the expression 4x + 3, the number 3 is a constant.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is an operator in mathematics?

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An operator is a symbol that represents a mathematical operation, such as addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (×), or division (÷).

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically written in the form 'A = B'.

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The variable in the expression is 'x' and 'y'.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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In the equation 4x + 3 = 11, what are 3 and 11 classified as?

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3 and 11 are classified as constants.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does the term 'coefficient' refer to?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression. For example, in 5x, 5 is the coefficient.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the opposite of a number called?

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The opposite of a number is called its inverse.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6A

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Which of the following is an example of an equation? 1) 7y 2) 32 + 19 3) 42 = 6h 4) 19 > 2p

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42 = 6h is an example of an equation.

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What is the purpose of using variables in mathematics?

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Variables are used to represent unknown values or quantities, allowing for generalization and the formulation of equations.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6