What is the definition of a variable in mathematics?
8.2C, 8.2B, 8.2A, 8.2D

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value in mathematical expressions or equations.
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What is the purpose of an equation?
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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, used to find unknown values.
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What does it mean to solve an equation?
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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.
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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?
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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators without an equality sign, while an equation includes an equality sign.
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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).
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What is a function in mathematics?
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A function is a relation that assigns exactly one output for each input, often represented as f(x).
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What is the concept of a ratio?
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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.
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