Variables

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a letter or symbol that represents a number or value in mathematical expressions and equations.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the sum of r, y, and t if r=2, y=4, and t=1?

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The sum is 7.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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If g=4 and f=5, what is the value of f-g?

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The value of f-g is 1.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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If d=3, what is the value of d multiplied by 10?

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The value is 30.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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If f=5, k=3, and f+k+l=10, what is the value of l?

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The value of l is 2.

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What is the purpose of using variables in equations?

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Variables allow us to represent unknown values and solve for them in mathematical problems.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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How do you solve for a variable in an equation?

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To solve for a variable, isolate it on one side of the equation using inverse operations.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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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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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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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 corresponding numbers.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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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.