Evaluating Expressions

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Evaluate 4y if y = 3

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Evaluate n^3 if n = 4

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Evaluate b^2 + 4 when b = 3

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Evaluate m^2 if m = 7

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49

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Evaluate 3(x + 4) when x = 2

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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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What does it mean to evaluate an expression?

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To evaluate an expression means to calculate its value by substituting variables with numbers.

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What is the order of operations?

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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 a variable in mathematics?

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

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What is the value of x in the expression 5x if x = 2?

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