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What does it mean to substitute a value for a variable in an equation? (1 point)
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Erasing the entire mathematical expression
Erasing the entire mathematical expression

Multiplying the variable by zero
Multiplying the variable by zero

Adding random numbers to the equation
Adding random numbers to the equation

Replacing the variable with a specific number

Answer 1

The correct response is: **Replacing the variable with a specific number.**

This means that you take the variable in the equation and substitute it with a numerical value to simplify or solve the equation.