Evaluating Expressions

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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 their given values.

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Evaluate the expression: 5(v + 1) when v = 4.

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25

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Evaluate the expression: 4y - 5 when y = 6.

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19

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Evaluate the expression: 8a - b when a = 10 and b = 6.

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74

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Evaluate the expression: 4y when y = 3.

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12

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Evaluate the expression: 2r + 1 when r = 3.

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7

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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 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).

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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