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What does the letter 'm' represent in the expression m - 3?

Back

An unknown number.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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If J represents the number of pieces of candy Devin had, which number sentence shows Nathan had twice as many pieces?

Back

J × 2 = ?

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CCSS.4.OA.A.1

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In the equation t x 3 = 36, what does 't' represent?

Back

The unknown value.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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If b represents the number of blue flowers, how can we express the number of yellow flowers Hailey has if she has 5 more than blue flowers?

Back

b + 5 = ?

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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If p represents the number of pieces Kim ate, how can we express the number of pieces Susan ate if she ate 3 fewer than Kim?

Back

p - 3 = ?

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

Front

What is a variable in mathematics?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

Front

What is the purpose of using variables in equations?

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To generalize and solve problems involving unknown quantities.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Front

What does the equation x + 5 = 10 represent?

Back

It shows that x is an unknown number that, when added to 5, equals 10.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

Front

How do you solve for a variable in an equation?

Back

Isolate the variable on one side of the equation.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the difference between a constant and a variable?

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A constant is a fixed value, while a variable can change.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B