Intro to Variables

What is the variable in the expression n -7 ?

What is the variable in the expression 18/p ?

What is the variable in the equation 13 + r = 29

Which of the following is NOT a variable in this equation? p - w = y

What does the variable z represent in this expression?

Karrie had 17 pencils but z pencils broke. How many does she have left?

17-z

What does the variable q represent in this equation?

Zack had q Kitkat bars. Then someone gave him 3 Reeses Cups. Now he has 7 pieces of candy.

q + 3 =7

What does the variable c represent in this expression?

Mr. Hu ran 8 miles each day for c days. How many miles did he run altogether?

8 x c

What does the variable s represent in this equation?

Nurse Regina had 1,050 bandaids. She gave 10 bandaids to each student. How many fifth graders are there?

1,050/10 = s

Do you feel like you met our learning targets?

I can define and recognize a variable. I can explain what a variable represents.