what is a variable quantity?

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what is a variable quantity?

i need this for my math homework and i dont know what it is. so please help me!!!

2006-09-06 08:25:30 · 3 answers · asked by kayla 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

this is for my math homework please help !!!!!

2006-09-06 08:28:25 · update #1

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A quantity that can assume any value

2006-09-06 08:29:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

A number that can change. It is usually represented by a letter, such as X.

Its symbolic of an unknown number, and usually when relating to math, is something that is solved for.

2006-09-06 15:27:20 · answer #2 · answered by HokiePaul 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

a variable is not constant - it can change - it is undefined if i recall correctly - it can be any number.

2006-09-06 15:28:18 · answer #3 · answered by Weasel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋