Variables & Expressions

Put a number in the box, and the expression's value follows

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About This Practice

The □ in an expression is like a mystery box: the number inside can change, and that number is called a variable. As soon as the box changes, the value of 2×□+3 changes with it. Play with the box to feel how a variable and an expression move together, then practice evaluating the expression when the box is given a fixed value.

A mystery box □ holds a changing number — a variable. Adjust it with +/− and watch 2×□+3 change live; then take the challenge: given □=4, evaluate it.

EasyEstimated Time: 8minvariablesexpressionssubstitutionunknown

How to Play

  1. Look at the mystery box: what number does it hold right now?
  2. Use + / − to change the number and watch the expression's value follow.
  3. Read the substitution: put in 4 → 2 × 4 + 3.
  4. Switch to Challenge: given the box's value, pick the expression's value.
  5. Grab a new expression and practice more rounds.

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