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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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Translate the English phrase into an algebraic expression: the quotient of the difference of m and n, and p.

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

This is a good example of obtaining useful information for an integration by making individual measurements over a grid, instead of trying to find an algebraic expression for a function.

From Textbooks Mar. 30, 2016

We can also give an algebraic expression as the input to a function.

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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