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Understanding Constants and Variables

This document provides information about constants and variables in mathematics. It defines constants as numbers with fixed values, and variables as symbols or letters that can take on multiple values. Examples are provided to illustrate identifying constants and variables. The properties of constants and variables are described, such as being able to directly add or subtract constants and the same variables, but not being able to add or subtract variables with different exponents. The document concludes by asking the reader to separate constants and variables in examples and to perform some mathematical operations.

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Understanding Constants and Variables

This document provides information about constants and variables in mathematics. It defines constants as numbers with fixed values, and variables as symbols or letters that can take on multiple values. Examples are provided to illustrate identifying constants and variables. The properties of constants and variables are described, such as being able to directly add or subtract constants and the same variables, but not being able to add or subtract variables with different exponents. The document concludes by asking the reader to separate constants and variables in examples and to perform some mathematical operations.

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123 & ABC

Mathematics VII
4+2= 6
9–5= 4
6(3) = 18
10/2 = 5
x+y= no answer
QUESTION:
Why can we answer directly to
numbers?

ANSWER:
Because they have fixed
__ __ __ __ __
VALUE
Constants
 These are numbers with fixed values.

Variables
 Theseare the symbols or letters that may take one
ore more values.
Constant or Variable ????
Tell whether a constant or a variable.

 23 Constant
 D Variable

Variable

 36 Constant

Constant
With answers !!!
18 + 24 = 42 x+x= 2x

30 – 16 = 14 3a – a = 2a

2(8) = 16 2
y(y) = y

=
3
6 n
What are their properties?
 We can add or subtract constants directly.
Example:
3+4–5=2

 Wecan also add or subtract the same variables and


exponents directly.
Examples:
4a + 5a = 9a
What are their properties?
 On variables, only the coefficients will be added or
subtracted, NOT THE EXPONENTS.




What are their properties?
 Even they have the same variables but different
exponents, we cannot add nor subtract the
variables.
Example:

Final Answer
What are their properties?
 When multiplying variables, copy the variable and
add the exponents.
Examples:

 When multiplying different variables, copy the


variables and remove the operation.
Examples:
What are their properties?
 When dividing variables, copy the variable and
subtract the exponents.
Example:

 Whendividing different variables, that is the final


answer.
Example:
Question?
 Are the exponents of the variables considered as
constants?

NO
 Are the coefficients considered as constants?

YES
Group Discussion
 In small groups of 4-6 members, separate the
constants and variables by making two columns.
Use the big notebook of your group leader.
NOTE: The leader explains and the other
members answer.
How far did you learn?!
 In a ¼ sheet of paper, perform the indicated
operations.

1. 6(9) =
"If people do not believe that
mathematics is simple, it is only
because they do not realize how
complicated life is."

- John von Neumann

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