Expressions and variables

In this lesson, we will look at the different values that expressions can take, and how changing a variable can change the value of the expressions.

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Quiz:

Expressions and Variables

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Q1.Which of the following are expressions?

Select two (2) boxes

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Q2.What is the value of the cubes if a = 4?

2/5

Q3.What is the value of this expression if a = 5?

3/5

Q4.Which expression has the greatest value when a = 7?

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Q5.Which expression has the greatest value when a = 4?

5/5

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Expressions and Variables

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Which of the following are expressions?

Select two (2) boxes

1/5

Q2.What is the value of the cubes if a = 4?

2/5

Q3.What is the value of this expression if a = 5?

3/5

Q4.Which expression has the greatest value when a = 7?

4/5

Q5.Which expression has the greatest value when a = 4?

5/5

Lesson summary: Expressions and variables

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