alleryWhat does it mean to evaluate an expression?
AFind an equivalent number value
BCopy it onto fresh paper
CChange its symbols to letters
DCount how many symbols it has
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Find an equivalent number value
1. To evaluate is to find a numerical value equivalent to the expression.
2. This is done by replacing operations with their results.
3. Copying or counting symbols gives no value.
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