Questions and Answers
Which of the following is a term in the algebraic expression 2x^2 + 3x - 4?
What is the coefficient of the term 4x in the algebraic expression 2x^2 + 4x - 3?
What is the algebraic identity for the square of a binomial (a - b)²?
What is the algebraic expression for the product of sum and difference (a + b)(a - b)?
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What is the algebraic identity for the cube of a binomial (a + b)³?
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What type of algebraic expression is 3x^2 + 2x - 4?
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What is the algebraic expression for the sum and difference of cubes a³ + b³?
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What is the definition of an algebraic identity?
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Study Notes
Algebraic Expressions
- Definition: A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operators (such as +, −, ×, ÷).
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Components:
- Terms: The parts of an expression separated by + or − (e.g., in 3x + 5, 3x and 5 are terms).
- Coefficients: The numerical factor of a term (e.g., in 3x, 3 is the coefficient).
- Variables: Symbols that represent unknown values (e.g., x, y).
- Constants: Fixed values (e.g., 5 in 3x + 5).
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Types:
- Monomial: An expression with one term (e.g., 4x).
- Binomial: An expression with two terms (e.g., 3x + 2).
- Polynomial: An expression with one or more terms (e.g., x^2 + 3x + 4).
Algebraic Identities
- Definition: Equations that are true for all values of the variables involved.
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Common Identities:
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Square of a Binomial:
- (a + b)² = a² + 2ab + b²
- (a - b)² = a² - 2ab + b²
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Product of Sum and Difference:
- (a + b)(a - b) = a² - b²
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Cube of a Binomial:
- (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
- (a - b)³ = a³ - 3a²b + 3ab² - b³
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Sum and Difference of Cubes:
- a³ + b³ = (a + b)(a² - ab + b²)
- a³ - b³ = (a - b)(a² + ab + b²)
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Square of a Binomial:
Operations on Algebraic Expressions
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Addition and Subtraction:
- Combine like terms (terms with the same variable and exponent).
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Multiplication:
- Use the distributive property (a(b + c) = ab + ac).
- Multiply coefficients and add exponents for variables with the same base.
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Division:
- Simplify by canceling common factors.
Applications
- Used in solving equations, modeling real-world scenarios, and understanding functions.
- Important in calculus, statistics, and various fields of science and engineering.
Algebraic Expressions
- Defined as mathematical phrases combining numbers, variables, and operations (+, −, ×, ÷).
- Terms: Components of an expression separated by + or −; for instance, in 3x + 5, both 3x and 5 are individual terms.
- Coefficients: Numerical factors of terms; for example, in 3x, the number 3 serves as the coefficient.
- Variables: Symbols like x and y that denote unknown values.
- Constants: Fixed numerical values, such as 5 in the expression 3x + 5.
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Types of Expressions:
- Monomial: An expression with a single term (e.g., 4x).
- Binomial: Comprises two terms (e.g., 3x + 2).
- Polynomial: Can have one or multiple terms (e.g., x² + 3x + 4).
Algebraic Identities
- Equations valid for all values of the involved variables.
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Common Identities:
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Square of a Binomial:
- (a + b)² = a² + 2ab + b²
- (a - b)² = a² - 2ab + b²
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Product of Sum and Difference:
- (a + b)(a - b) = a² - b²
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Cube of a Binomial:
- (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
- (a - b)³ = a³ - 3a²b + 3ab² - b³
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Sum and Difference of Cubes:
- a³ + b³ = (a + b)(a² - ab + b²)
- a³ - b³ = (a - b)(a² + ab + b²)
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Square of a Binomial:
Operations on Algebraic Expressions
- Addition and Subtraction: Involves combining like terms, which share the same variable and exponent.
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Multiplication:
- Employ the distributive property: a(b + c) = ab + ac.
- For terms with identical bases, multiply coefficients and sum the exponents for the variables.
- Division: Simplify expressions by canceling out common factors.
Applications
- Fundamental in solving equations, modeling real-world situations, and comprehending functions.
- Crucial in fields like calculus, statistics, and numerous scientific and engineering disciplines.
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Test your knowledge of algebraic expressions, including their definitions, components such as terms and coefficients, and different types like monomials. This quiz will challenge your understanding of how these mathematical phrases function and how to identify their elements.
