What is a variable in mathematics?
Variables

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents a number that can change or vary.
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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 of the variable that makes the equation true.
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What is the equation for finding a missing number?
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An equation can be written in the form of 'number = variable + number' or 'number - variable = number'.
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If 19 - R = 14, what is R?
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R = 5
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If 16 ÷ n = 2, what is n?
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n = 8
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If 13 = p + 7, what is p?
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p = 6
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If 7 + n = 11, what is n?
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n = 4
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