Understanding Variables and Operations

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents a number that can change or vary.

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What does the term 'operation' refer to in math?

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An operation is a mathematical process such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is the result of adding 15 and 25?

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40

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What is the result of subtracting 10 from 50?

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40

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What is the result of multiplying 6 by 7?

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42

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What is the result of dividing 36 by 6?

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6

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What does 'addition' mean?

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Addition is the mathematical operation of combining two or more numbers to get a total.

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What does 'subtraction' mean?

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Subtraction is the mathematical operation of taking one number away from another.

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What does 'multiplication' mean?

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Multiplication is the mathematical operation of combining equal groups to find the total.

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What does 'division' mean?

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Division is the mathematical operation of splitting a number into equal parts.