IN MATH: 1. n. a number whose value may change. EX. Many people choose the variable x as the independent variable in graphing but choose n the variable when symbolizing a unknown number.

IN ENGLISH: 1. adj. changeable; not constant. EX. The weather is variable at this time of year.

APPLICATION: See list 200.

1. What's the maximun value of the variable y in ?

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