Evaluating Algebraic Expressions

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols. For example, 2x + 3 is an algebraic expression.

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What does it mean to evaluate an algebraic expression?

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To evaluate an algebraic expression means to substitute the values of the variables into the expression and perform the operations to find a numerical result.

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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 dictates 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 for a = 5 and b = 1: (a² − b) ÷ 6

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Evaluate the expression for a = 10 and b = 4: a − 5 − b

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Evaluate the expression for m = 1 and p = 5: m + p ÷ 5

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Evaluate the expression for x = 9 and y = 10: x + y + y

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Evaluate the expression for m = 1 and p = 5: p² + m

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What is a variable in an algebraic expression?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation. For example, in the expression 3x + 2, x is the variable.

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change. In the expression 3x + 2, the number 2 is a constant.