Evaluating Expressions

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Evaluate 3x - 7 if x = 6

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11

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

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22

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Product of 4 and p

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4p

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Evaluate 3d if d = 5

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15

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Evaluate m² if m = 7

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49

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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 does it mean to evaluate an expression?

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To evaluate an expression means to calculate its value by substituting variables with numbers.

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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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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a mathematical phrase that can contain numbers, variables, and operators, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.