USE OF VARIABLES

The definition of a variable is

a letter, symbol, or other
placeholder in a
mathematical expression that
has an unknown value.
17 + 6 = n
Jeff's ticket for a movie cost x . His dad's
cost y . What was the total of the two
tickets?
( x+y )
Cindy has x to buy a book that costs y. How
much change will she receive?
(x--y )
One can of pop costs n . How much would
a y pack cost?12 pcs. = 1pack
(nxy)
I started with x beans, then I increased them
by 10.
( x+ 10 )
There were n beans in the bag. Now there
are 7 less.
(n -- 7)
I started with n beans in a bag and
decreased it by 4.
( n -- 4 )
There were y beans in the bag. Now there
are 2 more.
(y+2)
 Katie purchased a box of popcorn for
x and a liter of pop for y . What was her
total cost if she used a coupon
for n percent off?
( x+ y) -- n =
Blake had x pesos saved. He bought a radio
for y .
The next week he got n peso for his
allowance.
How much money does he have now?
( x--y ) + n =