What is a Variable

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Variable Definition

A letter/symbol representing
an unknown value

Examples of a Variable:

Use letters such as x, y, z for variables

Variable Tips for a known type:

For objets like apples or cars...
Always use the first letter of the object
For apples, use the variable a
For cars, use the variable c

When to use arbitrary variables:

Arbitrary variable phrases:
a number, an unknown number
then you must pick a variable.
Use x as an arbitrary variable

Variable Examples:

Example	Variable
John's age	a
Mary's height	h

Let statement:

The let statement is a short phrase
It restates what you are solving for.
Let a be John's age

How does the What is a Variable Calculator work?

Free What is a Variable Calculator - This lesson walks you through what a variable is and how to use it. Also demonstrates the let statement.

What 1 formula is used for the What is a Variable Calculator?

Can use any letter for a variable except e and i since those are designated special numbers in math.

For more math formulas, check out our Formula Dossier

What 2 concepts are covered in the What is a Variable Calculator?

arbitraryA number which could be any number it is defined to be but for which no specific value is chosen.variableAlphabetic character representing a number