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What is a variable in mathematics?

Back

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

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Solve for y: 12 + y + 17 = 59

Back

y = 30

Front

Which of the following is NOT a variable? 8, x, u, n

Back

8 is NOT a variable.

Front

Identify the unknown value in the equation: 7 + j = 15

Back

j is the unknown value.

Front

What is the variable in the expression 3x - 5?

Back

x is the variable.

Front

Solve for s: s - 22 = 50

Back

s = 72

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

What is an equation?

Back

An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What is the purpose of using variables in mathematics?

Back

Variables allow us to represent unknown values and generalize mathematical relationships.

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 3x = 12?

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x = 4.