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What is a variable expression?

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A variable expression is a mathematical phrase that can contain numbers, variables, and operators. It represents a value that can change depending on the values of the variables.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How do you evaluate a variable expression?

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To evaluate a variable expression, substitute the values of the variables into the expression and then perform the arithmetic operations according to the order of operations.

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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 determines the sequence in which calculations are performed. The order is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right), often abbreviated as PEMDAS.

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What does it mean to substitute a value into an expression?

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Substituting a value into an expression means replacing the variable in the expression with a specific number to evaluate the expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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Evaluate the expression 2x + 3 when x = 2.

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The evaluation is 2(2) + 3 = 4 + 3 = 7.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is the result of evaluating the expression s^2 + 3s - 1 when s = 1?

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The result is 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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How do you simplify the expression 12 ÷ 3x when x = 1?

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Substituting x = 1 gives 12 ÷ 3(1) = 12 ÷ 3 = 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is the value of the expression x^2 + 2x + 1 when x = 4?

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The value is 25.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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Evaluate the expression 8(a + 1) when a = 5.

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The evaluation is 8(5 + 1) = 8(6) = 48.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is a polynomial expression?

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A polynomial expression is a mathematical expression that consists of variables raised to whole number powers and coefficients, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.