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Variables and expressions : Example: Evaluating expressions with 2 variables

Sal Khan, Monterey Institute for Technology and Education

Abstract

Wait, why are we using letters in math? How can an 'x' represent a number? What number is it? I must figure this out!!! Yes, you must. This tutorial is great if you're just beginning to delve into the world of algebraic variables and expressions.

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