wat is, a quantity that can have more than a single value?

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wat is, a quantity that can have more than a single value?

2006-07-03 08:46:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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Well, it could be a variable--like x--in an algebraic equation that can be assigned different values.

However, what I think you may be looking for is a square root (or any even root). After all, the square root of 4 is 2 or -2. So the quantity "the square root of four" has two different values.

2006-07-03 16:32:51 · answer #1 · answered by tdw 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

It is called a variable.

2006-07-03 15:49:51 · answer #2 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

old lady is simple and sweet... nothing to say after her!!!

2006-07-03 15:50:46 · answer #3 · answered by itsborin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋