Evaluating Expressions

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What is the formula for evaluating an expression with variables?

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To evaluate an expression with variables, substitute the values of the variables into the expression and perform the arithmetic operations according to the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS).

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What does the acronym PEMDAS stand for?

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PEMDAS stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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How do you evaluate the expression 4(p - r) when p = 6 and r = -2?

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Substitute p = 6 and r = -2 into the expression: 4(6 - (-2)) = 4(6 + 2) = 4(8) = 32.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is the result of evaluating the expression 4(cb + c) when b = 4 and c = 3?

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Substitute b = 4 and c = 3 into the expression: 4(4*3 + 3) = 4(12 + 3) = 4(15) = 60.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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How do you evaluate the expression (y + z)^2 when y = -4 and z = -3?

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Substitute y = -4 and z = -3 into the expression: (-4 + (-3))^2 = (-7)^2 = 49.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is the value of the expression 3(z + x) - x when x = 2 and z = 1?

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Substitute x = 2 and z = 1 into the expression: 3(1 + 2) - 2 = 3(3) - 2 = 9 - 2 = 7.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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How do you evaluate the expression x^2 - z when x = 1 and z = -1?

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Substitute x = 1 and z = -1 into the expression: 1^2 - (-1) = 1 + 1 = 2.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is the importance of substituting values in algebraic expressions?

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Substituting values in algebraic expressions allows you to find specific numerical results based on the given variables.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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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 and variables without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.