Evaluating 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 given numbers.

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Evaluate p + 3 when p = 8.

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11

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

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18

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Evaluate m² if m = 7.

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49

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Evaluate 4y if y = 3.

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12

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Evaluate 4x - 2 when x = 6.

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22

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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).

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What is a variable in an expression?

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A variable is a symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value in an expression.

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What is a constant in an expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change.