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What is a Variable?
How do you determine the value of a variable in an equation?
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You determine the value of a variable by solving the equation algebraically or using other mathematical methods.
What is a variable?
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A variable is a letter that represents a number with a value.
What is the difference between an algebraic expression and an equation?
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An equation has an equal sign, whereas an expression does not.
What is the variable in the examples given?
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The variable in the examples is the letter x.
Can x have multiple values in an algebraic expression?
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Yes, x can have multiple values in an algebraic expression.
What are some possible values of x in the example expression?
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x could be 2, 7, or -4.
How does changing the value of x affect the expression's value?
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Changing the value of x changes the value of the entire expression.
What is the value of the expression if x is 2?
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If x is 2, the value of the expression is 7.
What is the value of the expression if x is 7?
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If x is 7, the value of the expression is 14.
What is the value of the expression if x is -4?
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If x is -4, the value of the expression is 3.
Does a variable have specific values in an equation?
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Yes, in an equation, a variable has specific values.
What is the specific value of x in the given linear equation?
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In the linear equation, x has one specific value, which is three.
How do you find the specific value of x in an equation?
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You find the specific value of x by solving the equation.
Can x have two values in a quadratic equation?
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Yes, in most cases, x can have two values in a quadratic equation.
How does the value of x differ between expressions and equations?
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For expressions, x can have multiple values, whereas for equations, x has specific values.
What does it mean when x has one specific value in an equation?
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It means that there is only one number that satisfies the equation when substituted for x.
Why is the value of x specific in the linear equation example?
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Because only one number, when added to 5, equals 8, and that number is 3.
Can you explain the concept of a variable in more detail?
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A variable represents an unknown quantity that can change or be assigned different values.
How do you determine the value of a variable in an equation?
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You determine the value of a variable by solving the equation algebraically or using other mathematical methods.
What is a variable?
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A variable is a letter that represents a number with a value.