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Basic Concept of Substitution

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Estimated time: 7 minutes
  • Introduction
  • The Substitution Process
  • Example 1
  • Example 2
  • Key Points Summary
CISCE: Class 6

Introduction

Algebraic expressions combine numbersvariables (letters), and operation signs to form mathematical statements. An expression’s value changes when you replace its variables with different numbers—this process is called substitution.

CISCE: Class 6

The Substitution Process

  • Step 1: Identify the variable in the expression
  • Step 2: Replace the variable with the given number
  • Step 3: Follow the order of operations (BODMAS)
  • Step 4: Calculate the final answer
CISCE: Class 6

Example 1

  1. Write the expression:
  2.  Substitute x = 2, the value of the expression 3x + 2 = 3 × 2 + 2 = 6 + 2 = 8

  3. Substitute x = 0, the value of the expression 3x + 2 = 3 × 0 + 2 = 0 + 2 = 2

  4. Substitute  x = −2, the value of the expression 3x + 2 = 3 × (−2) + 2 = −6 + 2 = −4, and so on.
CISCE: Class 6

Example 2

If x = 5, y = 6 and z = 10, find the value of

(i) `(3x^2)/(x)` = `(3×5^2)/(5)` = `"3 × 5 × 5" / 5` =  3 × 5 = 15

 Alternative method:

`(3x^2)/(x)` = `"3 × x × x" / x` = 3 × x = 3 × 5 = 15 

CISCE: Class 6

Key Points Summary

  • Substitution transforms expressions into numbers.

  • Always replace every occurrence of a variable.

  • Follow order of operations (BODMAS).

  • Use parentheses for negative values.

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