The document discusses variables and evaluation in mathematics. It explains that variables like x, y, and z are used to represent numbers, and their values change depending on the situation. Expressions are made using variables and operations, and evaluation involves replacing variables with input values and finding the output. For example, if x represents the number of apples and each apple costs $2, the expression "2x" gives the total cost for x apples. Evaluation demonstrates calculating the output when specific values are plugged in for the variables.

1. Variables and Evaluation
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2. Variables and Evaluation
In mathematics we use symbols such as x, y and z to
represent numbers.

3. Variables and Evaluation
In mathematics we use symbols such as x, y and z to
represent numbers. These symbols are called variables
because their values change depending on the situation .

4. Variables and Evaluation
In mathematics we use symbols such as x, y and z to
represent numbers. These symbols are called variables
because their values change depending on the situation .
We use variables and mathematics operations to make
expressions which are calculation procedures.

5. Variables and Evaluation
In mathematics we use symbols such as x, y and z to
represent numbers. These symbols are called variables
because their values change depending on the situation .
We use variables and mathematics operations to make
expressions which are calculation procedures.
For example, if an apple cost $2 and x represents the number
of apples,

6. Variables and Evaluation
In mathematics we use symbols such as x, y and z to
represent numbers. These symbols are called variables
because their values change depending on the situation .
We use variables and mathematics operations to make
expressions which are calculation procedures.
For example, if an apple cost $2 and x represents the number
of apples, then “2x” is the expression for the cost for x apples.

7. Variables and Evaluation
In mathematics we use symbols such as x, y and z to
represent numbers. These symbols are called variables
because their values change depending on the situation .
We use variables and mathematics operations to make
expressions which are calculation procedures.
For example, if an apple cost $2 and x represents the number
of apples, then “2x” is the expression for the cost for x apples.
Suppose we have 6 apples, set x = 6 in the expression 2x,

8. Variables and Evaluation
In mathematics we use symbols such as x, y and z to
represent numbers. These symbols are called variables
because their values change depending on the situation .
We use variables and mathematics operations to make
expressions which are calculation procedures.
For example, if an apple cost $2 and x represents the number
of apples, then “2x” is the expression for the cost for x apples.
Suppose we have 6 apples, set x = 6 in the expression 2x,
we obtain 2(6) = 12 for the total cost.

9. Variables and Evaluation
In mathematics we use symbols such as x, y and z to
represent numbers. These symbols are called variables
because their values change depending on the situation .
We use variables and mathematics operations to make
expressions which are calculation procedures.
For example, if an apple cost $2 and x represents the number
of apples, then “2x” is the expression for the cost for x apples.
Suppose we have 6 apples, set x = 6 in the expression 2x,
we obtain 2(6) = 12 for the total cost.
The value “6” for x is called input (value).

10. Variables and Evaluation
In mathematics we use symbols such as x, y and z to
represent numbers. These symbols are called variables
because their values change depending on the situation .
We use variables and mathematics operations to make
expressions which are calculation procedures.
For example, if an apple cost $2 and x represents the number
of apples, then “2x” is the expression for the cost for x apples.
Suppose we have 6 apples, set x = 6 in the expression 2x,
we obtain 2(6) = 12 for the total cost.
The value “6” for x is called input (value). The answer 12 is
called the output.

11. Variables and Evaluation
In mathematics we use symbols such as x, y and z to
represent numbers. These symbols are called variables
because their values change depending on the situation .
We use variables and mathematics operations to make
expressions which are calculation procedures.
For example, if an apple cost $2 and x represents the number
of apples, then “2x” is the expression for the cost for x apples.
Suppose we have 6 apples, set x = 6 in the expression 2x,
we obtain 2(6) = 12 for the total cost.
The value “6” for x is called input (value). The answer 12 is
called the output. This process of replacing the variables with
input value(s) and find the output is called evaluation.

12. Variables and Evaluation
In mathematics we use symbols such as x, y and z to
represent numbers. These symbols are called variables
because their values change depending on the situation .
We use variables and mathematics operations to make
expressions which are calculation procedures.
For example, if an apple cost $2 and x represents the number
of apples, then “2x” is the expression for the cost for x apples.
Suppose we have 6 apples, set x = 6 in the expression 2x,
we obtain 2(6) = 12 for the total cost.
The value “6” for x is called input (value). The answer 12 is
called the output. This process of replacing the variables with
input value(s) and find the output is called evaluation.
Each variable can represent one specific measurement only.

13. Variables and Evaluation
In mathematics we use symbols such as x, y and z to
represent numbers. These symbols are called variables
because their values change depending on the situation .
We use variables and mathematics operations to make
expressions which are calculation procedures.
For example, if an apple cost $2 and x represents the number
of apples, then “2x” is the expression for the cost for x apples.
Suppose we have 6 apples, set x = 6 in the expression 2x,
we obtain 2(6) = 12 for the total cost.
The value “6” for x is called input (value). The answer 12 is
called the output. This process of replacing the variables with
input value(s) and find the output is called evaluation.
Each variable can represent one specific measurement only.
Suppose we need an expression for the total cost of apples
and pears and x represents the number of apples,

14. Variables and Evaluation
In mathematics we use symbols such as x, y and z to
represent numbers. These symbols are called variables
because their values change depending on the situation .
We use variables and mathematics operations to make
expressions which are calculation procedures.
For example, if an apple cost $2 and x represents the number
of apples, then “2x” is the expression for the cost for x apples.
Suppose we have 6 apples, set x = 6 in the expression 2x,
we obtain 2(6) = 12 for the total cost.
The value “6” for x is called input (value). The answer 12 is
called the output. This process of replacing the variables with
input value(s) and find the output is called evaluation.
Each variable can represent one specific measurement only.
Suppose we need an expression for the total cost of apples
and pears and x represents the number of apples, we must
use a different letter, say y, to represent the number of pears
since they are two distinct measurements.

15. Variables and Evaluation
When evaluating an expression, replace the variables with the
input-values enclosed with ( )’s.

16. Variables and Evaluation
When evaluating an expression, replace the variables with the
input-values enclosed with ( )’s.
Example A.
a. Evaluate –x if x = –6.

17. Variables and Evaluation
When evaluating an expression, replace the variables with the
input-values enclosed with ( )’s.
Example A.
a. Evaluate –x if x = –6.
When evaluating, insert the input enclosed in a “(
)”.

18. Variables and Evaluation
When evaluating an expression, replace the variables with the
input-values enclosed with ( )’s.
Example A.
a. Evaluate –x if x = –6.
When evaluating, insert the input enclosed in a “(
Therefore, set x = (–6) we’ve
–x  – (–6)
)”.

19. Variables and Evaluation
When evaluating an expression, replace the variables with the
input-values enclosed with ( )’s.
Example A.
a. Evaluate –x if x = –6.
When evaluating, insert the input enclosed in a “(
Therefore, set x = (–6) we’ve
–x  – (–6) = 6
)”.

20. Variables and Evaluation
When evaluating an expression, replace the variables with the
input-values enclosed with ( )’s.
Example A.
a. Evaluate –x if x = –6.
When evaluating, insert the input enclosed in a “(
Therefore, set x = (–6) we’ve
–x  – (–6) = 6
b. Evaluate –3x if x = –6.
)”.

21. Variables and Evaluation
When evaluating an expression, replace the variables with the
input-values enclosed with ( )’s.
Example A.
a. Evaluate –x if x = –6.
When evaluating, insert the input enclosed in a “(
Therefore, set x = (–6) we’ve
–x  – (–6) = 6
b. Evaluate –3x if x = –6.
–3x  –3(–6)
)”.

22. Variables and Evaluation
When evaluating an expression, replace the variables with the
input-values enclosed with ( )’s.
Example A.
a. Evaluate –x if x = –6.
When evaluating, insert the input enclosed in a “(
Therefore, set x = (–6) we’ve
–x  – (–6) = 6
b. Evaluate –3x if x = –6.
–3x  –3(–6) = 18
)”.

23. Variables and Evaluation
When evaluating an expression, replace the variables with the
input-values enclosed with ( )’s.
Example A.
a. Evaluate –x if x = –6.
When evaluating, insert the input enclosed in a “(
Therefore, set x = (–6) we’ve
–x  – (–6) = 6
b. Evaluate –3x if x = –6.
–3x  –3(–6) = 18
c. Evaluate –2x2 if x = 6.
)”.

24. Variables and Evaluation
When evaluating an expression, replace the variables with the
input-values enclosed with ( )’s.
Example A.
a. Evaluate –x if x = –6.
When evaluating, insert the input enclosed in a “(
Therefore, set x = (–6) we’ve
–x  – (–6) = 6
b. Evaluate –3x if x = –6.
–3x  –3(–6) = 18
c. Evaluate –2x2 if x = 6.
–2x2  –2(6)2
)”.

25. Variables and Evaluation
When evaluating an expression, replace the variables with the
input-values enclosed with ( )’s.
Example A.
a. Evaluate –x if x = –6.
When evaluating, insert the input enclosed in a “(
Therefore, set x = (–6) we’ve
–x  – (–6) = 6
b. Evaluate –3x if x = –6.
–3x  –3(–6) = 18
c. Evaluate –2x2 if x = 6.
–2x2  –2(6)2 = –2(36)
)”.

26. Variables and Evaluation
When evaluating an expression, replace the variables with the
input-values enclosed with ( )’s.
Example A.
a. Evaluate –x if x = –6.
When evaluating, insert the input enclosed in a “(
Therefore, set x = (–6) we’ve
–x  – (–6) = 6
b. Evaluate –3x if x = –6.
–3x  –3(–6) = 18
c. Evaluate –2x2 if x = 6.
–2x2  –2(6)2 = –2(36) = –72
)”.

27. Variables and Evaluation
When evaluating an expression, replace the variables with the
input-values enclosed with ( )’s.
Example A.
a. Evaluate –x if x = –6.
When evaluating, insert the input enclosed in a “(
Therefore, set x = (–6) we’ve
–x  – (–6) = 6
b. Evaluate –3x if x = –6.
–3x  –3(–6) = 18
c. Evaluate –2x2 if x = 6.
–2x2  –2(6)2 = –2(36) = –72
d. Evaluate –4xyz if x = –3, y = –2, z = –1.
)”.

28. Variables and Evaluation
When evaluating an expression, replace the variables with the
input-values enclosed with ( )’s.
Example A.
a. Evaluate –x if x = –6.
When evaluating, insert the input enclosed in a “(
Therefore, set x = (–6) we’ve
–x  – (–6) = 6
b. Evaluate –3x if x = –6.
–3x  –3(–6) = 18
c. Evaluate –2x2 if x = 6.
–2x2  –2(6)2 = –2(36) = –72
d. Evaluate –4xyz if x = –3, y = –2, z = –1.
–4xyz
–4(–3)(–2)(–1)
)”.

29. Variables and Evaluation
When evaluating an expression, replace the variables with the
input-values enclosed with ( )’s.
Example A.
a. Evaluate –x if x = –6.
When evaluating, insert the input enclosed in a “(
Therefore, set x = (–6) we’ve
–x  – (–6) = 6
b. Evaluate –3x if x = –6.
–3x  –3(–6) = 18
c. Evaluate –2x2 if x = 6.
–2x2  –2(6)2 = –2(36) = –72
d. Evaluate –4xyz if x = –3, y = –2, z = –1.
–4xyz
–4(–3)(–2)(–1) = 24
)”.

30. Variables and Evaluation
e. Evaluate x – y if x = –3, y = –5.

31. Variables and Evaluation
e. Evaluate x – y if x = –3, y = –5.
x – y  (–3) – (–5)

32. Variables and Evaluation
e. Evaluate x – y if x = –3, y = –5.
x – y  (–3) – (–5) = –3 + 5

33. Variables and Evaluation
e. Evaluate x – y if x = –3, y = –5.
x – y  (–3) – (–5) = –3 + 5 = 2

34. Variables and Evaluation
e. Evaluate x – y if x = –3, y = –5.
x – y  (–3) – (–5) = –3 + 5 = 2
f. Evaluate 3x2 – y2 if x = 2 and y = –3.

35. Variables and Evaluation
e. Evaluate x – y if x = –3, y = –5.
x – y  (–3) – (–5) = –3 + 5 = 2
f. Evaluate 3x2 – y2 if x = 2 and y = –3.
Replace x by (2) and y by (–3) in the expression, we have
3*(2)2 – (–3)2

36. Variables and Evaluation
e. Evaluate x – y if x = –3, y = –5.
x – y  (–3) – (–5) = –3 + 5 = 2
f. Evaluate 3x2 – y2 if x = 2 and y = –3.
Replace x by (2) and y by (–3) in the expression, we have
3*(2)2 – (–3)2
= 3*4 – 9
= 12 – 9

37. Variables and Evaluation
e. Evaluate x – y if x = –3, y = –5.
x – y  (–3) – (–5) = –3 + 5 = 2
f. Evaluate 3x2 – y2 if x = 2 and y = –3.
Replace x by (2) and y by (–3) in the expression, we have
3*(2)2 – (–3)2
= 3*4 – 9
= 12 – 9
=3
g. Evaluate –x2 + (–8 – y)2 if x = 3 and y = –2.

38. Variables and Evaluation
e. Evaluate x – y if x = –3, y = –5.
x – y  (–3) – (–5) = –3 + 5 = 2
f. Evaluate 3x2 – y2 if x = 2 and y = –3.
Replace x by (2) and y by (–3) in the expression, we have
3*(2)2 – (–3)2
= 3*4 – 9
= 12 – 9
=3
g. Evaluate –x2 + (–8 – y)2 if x = 3 and y = –2.
Replace x by (3), y by (–2) in the expression,
– (3)2 + (–8 – (– 2))2

39. Variables and Evaluation
e. Evaluate x – y if x = –3, y = –5.
x – y  (–3) – (–5) = –3 + 5 = 2
f. Evaluate 3x2 – y2 if x = 2 and y = –3.
Replace x by (2) and y by (–3) in the expression, we have
3*(2)2 – (–3)2
= 3*4 – 9
= 12 – 9
=3
g. Evaluate –x2 + (–8 – y)2 if x = 3 and y = –2.
Replace x by (3), y by (–2) in the expression,
– (3)2 + (–8 – (– 2))2
= – 9 + (–8 + 2)2

40. Variables and Evaluation
e. Evaluate x – y if x = –3, y = –5.
x – y  (–3) – (–5) = –3 + 5 = 2
f. Evaluate 3x2 – y2 if x = 2 and y = –3.
Replace x by (2) and y by (–3) in the expression, we have
3*(2)2 – (–3)2
= 3*4 – 9
= 12 – 9
=3
g. Evaluate –x2 + (–8 – y)2 if x = 3 and y = –2.
Replace x by (3), y by (–2) in the expression,
– (3)2 + (–8 – (– 2))2
= – 9 + (–8 + 2)2
= – 9 + (–6)2

41. Variables and Evaluation
e. Evaluate x – y if x = –3, y = –5.
x – y  (–3) – (–5) = –3 + 5 = 2
f. Evaluate 3x2 – y2 if x = 2 and y = –3.
Replace x by (2) and y by (–3) in the expression, we have
3*(2)2 – (–3)2
= 3*4 – 9
= 12 – 9
=3
g. Evaluate –x2 + (–8 – y)2 if x = 3 and y = –2.
Replace x by (3), y by (–2) in the expression,
– (3)2 + (–8 – (– 2))2
= – 9 + (–8 + 2)2
= – 9 + (–6)2
= – 9 + 36
= 27

42. Variables and Evaluation
h. Evaluate (a – b)(b – c) if a = 3, b = –2, c = –4.

43. Variables and Evaluation
h. Evaluate (a – b)(b – c) if a = 3, b = –2, c = –4.
(a – b)(b – c)
((3) – (–2))((–2) – (–4))

44. Variables and Evaluation
h. Evaluate (a – b)(b – c) if a = 3, b = –2, c = –4.
(a – b)(b – c)
((3) – (–2))((–2) – (–4))
= (3 + 2)(–2 + 4)

45. Variables and Evaluation
h. Evaluate (a – b)(b – c) if a = 3, b = –2, c = –4.
(a – b)(b – c)
((3) – (–2))((–2) – (–4))
= (3 + 2)(–2 + 4)
= (5)(2)

46. Variables and Evaluation
h. Evaluate (a – b)(b – c) if a = 3, b = –2, c = –4.
(a – b)(b – c)
((3) – (–2))((–2) – (–4))
= (3 + 2)(–2 + 4)
= (5)(2)
= 10

47. Variables and Evaluation
h. Evaluate (a – b)(b – c) if a = 3, b = –2, c = –4.
(a – b)(b – c)
((3) – (–2))((–2) – (–4))
= (3 + 2)(–2 + 4)
= (5)(2)
= 10
i. Evaluate (2b – 3a)2 if a = –4, b = – 3.

48. Variables and Evaluation
h. Evaluate (a – b)(b – c) if a = 3, b = –2, c = –4.
(a – b)(b – c)
((3) – (–2))((–2) – (–4))
= (3 + 2)(–2 + 4)
= (5)(2)
= 10
i. Evaluate (2b – 3a)2 if a = –4, b = – 3.
(2(–3) –3(–4))2

49. Variables and Evaluation
h. Evaluate (a – b)(b – c) if a = 3, b = –2, c = –4.
(a – b)(b – c)
((3) – (–2))((–2) – (–4))
= (3 + 2)(–2 + 4)
= (5)(2)
= 10
i. Evaluate (2b – 3a)2 if a = –4, b = – 3.
(2(–3) –3(–4))2
= (–6 + 12)2

50. Variables and Evaluation
h. Evaluate (a – b)(b – c) if a = 3, b = –2, c = –4.
(a – b)(b – c)
((3) – (–2))((–2) – (–4))
= (3 + 2)(–2 + 4)
= (5)(2)
= 10
i. Evaluate (2b – 3a)2 if a = –4, b = – 3.
(2(–3) –3(–4))2
= (–6 + 12)2
= (6)2 = 36

51. Variables and Evaluation
h. Evaluate (a – b)(b – c) if a = 3, b = –2, c = –4.
(a – b)(b – c)
((3) – (–2))((–2) – (–4))
= (3 + 2)(–2 + 4)
= (5)(2)
= 10
i. Evaluate (2b – 3a)2 if a = –4, b = – 3.
(2(–3) –3(–4))2
= (–6 + 12)2
= (6)2 = 36
j. Evaluate b2 – 4ac if a = –2, b = –3, and c = 5.

52. Variables and Evaluation
h. Evaluate (a – b)(b – c) if a = 3, b = –2, c = –4.
(a – b)(b – c)
((3) – (–2))((–2) – (–4))
= (3 + 2)(–2 + 4)
= (5)(2)
= 10
i. Evaluate (2b – 3a)2 if a = –4, b = – 3.
(2(–3) –3(–4))2
= (–6 + 12)2
= (6)2 = 36
j. Evaluate b2 – 4ac if a = –2, b = –3, and c = 5.
(–3)2 – 4(–2)(5)

53. Variables and Evaluation
h. Evaluate (a – b)(b – c) if a = 3, b = –2, c = –4.
(a – b)(b – c)
((3) – (–2))((–2) – (–4))
= (3 + 2)(–2 + 4)
= (5)(2)
= 10
i. Evaluate (2b – 3a)2 if a = –4, b = – 3.
(2(–3) –3(–4))2
= (–6 + 12)2
= (6)2 = 36
j. Evaluate b2 – 4ac if a = –2, b = –3, and c = 5.
(–3)2 – 4(–2)(5)
= 9 + 40 = 49

54. Variables and Evaluation
Exercise. Evaluate.
A. –2x with the input
3. x = –5
1. x = 3 2. x = –3
4. x = –1/2
B. –y – 2x with the input
6. x = –2, y = 3
5. x = 3, y = 2
8. x = ½, y = –6
7. x = –1, y = –4
C. (–x)2 with the input
9. x = 3
10. x = –3 11. x = –5 12. x = –1/2
D. –x2 with the input
13. x = –2 14. x = –2 15. x = –9 16. x = –1/3
E. –2x3 with the input
18. x = –2
17. x = 3
19. x = –1
F. 3x2 – 2x – 1 with the input
23. x = –1
21. x = – 4 22. x = –2
20. x = –½
24. x = ½

55. Variables and Evaluation
G. –2y2 + 3x2 with the input
26. x = –2, y = – 3
25. x = 3, y = 2
28. x = –1, y = –1/2
27. x = –1, y = –4
H. x3 – 2x2 + 2x – 1 with the input
32. x = ½
30. x = –1
31. x = 2
29. x = 1
I. –b with the input
2a
33. a = –1, b = – 2
34. a = 2, b = –4
35. a = –2, b = – 8
36. a = 2, b = – 12
J. b2 – 4ac with the input
37. a = –2, b = 3, c = –5
39. a = –1, b = – 2, c = –3
38. a = 4, b = –2, c = – 2
40. a = 5, b = –4, c = 4

56. Variables and Evaluation
K. a – b with the input
c–d
41. a = 1, b = –2, c = 2, d = – 2
42. a = –4, b = –2, c = –1, d = –4
43. a = –2, b = 3, c = –5, d = 0
44. a = –1, b = –2, c = –2, d = 14
L. (a – b)(b – c) with the input
(c – d)(d – a)
45. a = 1, b = –2, c = 2, d = 2
46. a = –4, b = –2, c = –1, d = –4
47. a = –2, b = 3, c = –5, d = 0
48. a = –1, b = –2, c = –2, d = 14
M. b2 – a2 – c2 if
49. a = –2, b = 3, c = –5 .
50. a = 4, b = –2, c = – 2
N. b2 – 4ac if
51. a = –2, b = 3, c = –5 .
52. a = 4, b = –2, c = – 2