Evaluate 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 (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 the variables with given numbers.

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Evaluate the expression: n² + 7 when n = 3.

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16

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Evaluate the expression: 5(v + 1) when v = 4.

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25

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Evaluate the expression: (s - 5)² when s = 13.

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64

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Evaluate the expression: 2q + 3 when q = 5.

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13

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Evaluate the expression: m² - 15 when m = 8.

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49

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What is a variable in an expression?

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A variable is a symbol (like x or n) 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 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 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.