I hold values but can't be touched, I link ideas yet have no voice. What am I?
Category: Math · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about symbols that represent unknown quantities.
Answer
A variable in algebra
Explanation
A variable in algebra signifies unknown values and can represent different quantities in equations.
This is a medium math riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A variable in algebra.
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