By convention, which letters usually represent variables?
Aa, b and c
Bl, m and n
Cx, y and z
Dp, q and r
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. x, y and z
1. Letters near the end of the alphabet are used for variables.
2. So x, y and z are the usual variable letters.
3. Letters at the start, a, b and c, usually stand for constants.
_Source: Wikipedia, Algebraic expression, Conventions_
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