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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.


Etymology

Origin of algebraic expression

First recorded in 1730–40

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The first step will be to translate an English phrase to an algebraic expression.

From Textbooks • Apr. 22, 2020

TRY IT : : 1.119 Translate to an algebraic expression and simplify if possible: the product of −5 and 12.

From Textbooks • Apr. 22, 2020

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

From Textbooks • Apr. 22, 2020

An algebraic expression is a collection of constants and variables joined together by the algebraic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

From Textbooks • Feb. 13, 2015

In short, the true value of a thing is invariable in its algebraic expression, although it may vary in its monetary expression.

From What is Property? by Proudhon, P.-J. (Pierre-Joseph)

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