Expressions-Evaluate and Write

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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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-38

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37

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The quotient of five and two tenths and a number (y).

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22

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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 in an expression.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

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The order of operations is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right), often abbreviated as PEMDAS.