Evaluate 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 their given values.

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If a=3 and b=4, what is the value of 7a + 8b x 2?

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85

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How do you perform operations in an expression?

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Follow the order of operations: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What is the order of operations?

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The order of operations is PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction.

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Evaluate the expression 9y ÷ (2x + 1) for x=7 and y=15.

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9

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What is the value of y² + 4 x 6 when y=15?

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249

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If a=3, what is the value of 36 ÷ 6a?

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18

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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.

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What is a coefficient in an expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an expression.