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In the expression 3v – 8, what is the variable?

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Answer:a. v

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

Required

Identify the variable

Literary, variable means things that change in values;

Going by this definition, we have that:

3 -> This is not a variable because its value will always be 3

v -> This is a variable because its value can change once its value changes, the result of the expression will also change

- -> This is not a variable; it is an arithmetic operator to subtract

8 -> This is not a variable because its value will always be 8

Take for instance

When

Notice that there's a difference in both results;

This is as a result of v being a variable

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Answer:

V is the variable

Explanation:

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