Unknonwn quantity is any variable a,b,c or x,y
x or any other variable
A variable
A letter used to represent a number is a variable of sometimes a constant.
A letter used to represent a number is called a variable. Typically, the letters x and y are used, but technically you can use any letter of the alphabet.
Variable
In maths the symbols x and n are usually used to represent an unknown quantity. These may be referred to as a variable.
X is the symbol for multiplication, as in 2X2=4 X (or any other letter) is often used to represent an unknown quantity.
x or any other variable
VARIABLE
a variable.
mnemonic * * * * * A variable
Nothing specifically is "done" to the variable; variables are generally used to represent either:* A quantity that is initially unknown (and should be solved for), or * A quantity that can be anything - to analyze what happens no matter what a certain value is.
They are used to represent known and unknown values in equations. Usually x, y, and z are unknown; and a, b, and c are known. But u can use anything to represent anything! It helps to solve for unknowns that you need to figure out!
A variable is usually used for that - for example, a single letter that represents the unknown quantity.
variable
The variable "I" in algebra can represent any unknown quantity or value. It is commonly used to represent interest in mathematical equations related to finance or economics. However, "I" can refer to any unknown in an equation and its meaning depends on the specific context in which it is used.
Any letter that you like. And it need not be a Greek letter. In fact, it need not even be a letter.