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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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 given numbers.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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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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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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Evaluate the expression: -7w² + 2w if w = -4.

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-120

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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Evaluate the expression: ½(10p - 7q) if p = 9 and q = 2.

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38

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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Evaluate the expression: (18 - ab) + 4b if a = -2 and b = -5.

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-12

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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Evaluate the expression: x² - xy if x = 8 and y = -3.

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88

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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Evaluate the expression: (12xy)/(x - y) if x = 3 and y = -1.

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-9

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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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 in an expression or equation.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a coefficient in an expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B