evaluate expressions by substitution

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What does it mean to evaluate an expression by substitution?

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To evaluate an expression by substitution means to replace the variables in the expression with their given values and then perform the necessary calculations.

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Evaluate the expression: 4y – 5 if y = 6

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Evaluate the expression: 2r + 1 if r = 3

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7

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Evaluate m² if m = 5

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25

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Evaluate the expression: 18 ÷ 2a if a = 3

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3

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Evaluate the expression: 6h + 30 if h = 6

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66

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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 is an expression in mathematics?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (like +, -, *, /) that represents a value.

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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). Often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS.

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Evaluate the expression: 3x + 4 if x = 2

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