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Introduction to Variables

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📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. What is a variable?

A symbol that stands for a number

A type of animal

A math answer that never changes

2. Which expression uses a variable?

3 + x

8 + 2

10

3. If x + 4 = 9, what is x?

5

13

4

4. Check all that are variables:

x

7

n

0

y

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers and Practice

5. Fill in the blank: 6 + n = 11, so n = _______
6. Write an equation using a variable to show this sentence: "I have 3 marbles and I get some more to have 8." (Use m)
7. Solve and show your work: y - 2 = 6. What is y?
8. True or False: A variable can stand for different numbers in different problems.

True

False

9. In one sentence, explain what a variable does in math.

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