Homonym: Variables (Factors)
A variable is like a container that holds information in programming and mathematics. It can store different types of data, such as numbers, text, or even more complex structures. By using variables, we can easily change and manipulate values without rewriting our code or equations. For example, if we have a variable called age, we can update it whenever someone has a birthday.
In everyday life, you can think of a variable as a label on a jar. If you have a jar labeled cookies, you can put different types of cookies inside it. Whenever you want to know what's in the jar, you just check the label, and you can change the contents whenever you like!