Evaluating Algebraic Expressions

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables (like x or y), and operations (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

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What does it mean to evaluate an algebraic expression?

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To evaluate an algebraic expression means to substitute the values of the variables into the expression and perform the operations to find a numerical result.

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Evaluate: 3(x + 4) when x = 2.

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18

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Evaluate: p + 3 when p = 8.

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11

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Evaluate: 2y when y = 8.

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16

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Evaluate: 4x - 2 when x = 6.

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22

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Evaluate: 9(5h - 2) when h = 2.

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72

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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: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). This is often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression. For example, in 3x, 3 is the coefficient.