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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What is the value of 3x + 4 when x = -2?

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-2

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How do you evaluate m - n if m = 29 and n = 11?

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18

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What is n^3 if n = 4?

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64

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What is the result of dividing 12 by 4?

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3

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How do you simplify -8 + (15 - 3) ÷ 4?

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-5

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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.

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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 abbreviated as PEMDAS.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form by combining like terms and performing operations.