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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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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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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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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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Evaluate the expression: 6a - 3d when a = 1, d = 2.

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0

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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Evaluate the expression: 2x² - 5 when x = 3.

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13

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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Evaluate the expression: 2(a - 5) + 2 when a = 15.

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22

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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Evaluate the expression: 3x + 8 when x = 2.

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14

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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Evaluate the expression: 2 + (12 - 5x) ⋅ 2y when x = 2 and y = 5.

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22

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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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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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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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.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the order of operations?

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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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CCSS.7.NS.A.3