algebraic expression

American  

[al-juh-brey-ik ik-spresh-uhn] / ˈæl dʒəˌbreɪ ɪk ɪkˈsprɛʃ ən /

noun

Mathematics.

1. a symbol or a combination of symbols used in algebra, containing one or more numbers, variables, and arithmetic operations.

   how to solve algebraic expressions.

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Etymology

Origin of algebraic expression

First recorded in 1730–40

Example Sentences

A monomial is an algebraic expression with one term.

From Textbooks • May 6, 2020

Translate “six less than twice x” into an algebraic expression.

From Textbooks • May 6, 2020

Translate to an algebraic expression and simplify if possible: the quotient of −56 and −7.

From Textbooks • Apr. 22, 2020

Translate to an algebraic expression and simplify if possible: the product of −2 and 14.

From Textbooks • Apr. 22, 2020

Monomial, mon-ō′mi-al, n. an algebraic expression of one term only: a series of factors of single terms—also Mon′ome.—adj.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various