👉 In mathematics, a variable is a symbol representing an unknown quantity or parameter that can take on any numerical value. These symbols are often used in algebraic equations to represent unknown quantities and variables. For example: - In the equation x + y = 10, 'x' represents the unknown number of apples and 'y' represents the unknown number of oranges. - In the equation a + b = c, 'a' is the unknown variable representing the sum of two numbers (the first