Variables a,b,c

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What does the letter 'm' represent in the expression m - 3?

Back

An unknown number.

Front

Which equation represents 'a number, c, decreased by 16 is 52'?

Back

Front

If Allie read for s minutes on Monday, how can we express the time she read on Tuesday?

Back

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If v represents the distance Ti ran yesterday, how can we express the distance he ran today if he ran 50 fewer meters?

Back

Front

If Austin has three times as many trading cards as Mason, who has 24 cards, how can we express the number of cards Austin has?

Back

Front

What is a variable in mathematics?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

Front

What does the equation c + 16 = 52 represent?

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A number c increased by 16 equals 52.

Front

How do you express 'twice a number' in algebra?

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By multiplying the number by 2.

Front

What does the equation v - 50 = ? signify?

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It shows the distance ran today is 50 meters less than yesterday.

Front

What is the purpose of using variables in equations?

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To represent unknown values that can change.