5 Questions
Which of the following is an algebraic expression?
$x+5$
What is the constant in the expression $x+5$?
5
What is the variable in the expression $x+5$?
x
Which of the following is an example of exponential notation?
$5^2$
How are constants and variables treated in algebraic expressions?
They are treated differently
Study Notes
Algebraic Expressions
- An algebraic expression is an expression that includes variables, constants, and mathematical operations.
Identifying Variables and Constants
- In the expression $x + 5$, $x$ is the variable, which is a symbol that represents a value that can change.
- In the expression $x + 5$, $5$ is the constant, which is a value that does not change.
Exponential Notation
- Exponential notation is a shorthand way of writing repeated multiplication of a number by itself, for example, $2^3$ means $2 \cdot 2 \cdot 2$.
Treating Constants and Variables in Algebraic Expressions
- In algebraic expressions, constants and variables are treated differently: constants have fixed values, while variables can take on different values.
Test your skills in evaluating and simplifying algebraic expressions with this college-level algebra quiz. Practice working with expressions involving real numbers, variables, and operations like addition, multiplication, and square roots. Challenge yourself to simplify complex expressions and improve your algebraic problem-solving abilities.
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