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What is the role of variables in calcul littéral?
What is the role of variables in calcul littéral?
- They are symbols for unknown numerical values. (correct)
- They represent fixed numerical values.
- They replace arithmetic operations.
- They are always constants.
Which of the following expressions shows the correct application of the distributive property?
Which of the following expressions shows the correct application of the distributive property?
- 4(2 + x) = 8 + 4x
- 3(x + 4) = 3x + 12 (correct)
- 5(a + b) = 5a + b
- 2(x - 5) = 2x - 5
How do you combine like terms in the expression 3x + 5x?
How do you combine like terms in the expression 3x + 5x?
- You add the coefficients resulting in 8x. (correct)
- You can only add the coefficients.
- You should add the coefficients and then multiply.
- You cannot combine them since they are different terms.
What is a coefficient in the term 7xy?
What is a coefficient in the term 7xy?
If you simplify the expression 2y - y, what is the result?
If you simplify the expression 2y - y, what is the result?
Which operation involves subtracting the exponents of the same variable?
Which operation involves subtracting the exponents of the same variable?
In the expression 4a + 3b - 2a, which of the following is a correct simplification?
In the expression 4a + 3b - 2a, which of the following is a correct simplification?
What is the result when solving the equation 2x + 6 = 10 for x?
What is the result when solving the equation 2x + 6 = 10 for x?
Flashcards
What is Calcul Littéral?
What is Calcul Littéral?
Using letters (variables) to represent unknown numbers or quantities in mathematical expressions.
What are Variables?
What are Variables?
Symbols (usually letters) that represent unknown numerical values.
What are Constants?
What are Constants?
Fixed numerical values that don't change.
What is a Term?
What is a Term?
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What is an Expression?
What is an Expression?
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How do you add or subtract terms in Calcul Littéral?
How do you add or subtract terms in Calcul Littéral?
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How do you multiply variables in Calcul Littéral?
How do you multiply variables in Calcul Littéral?
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How do you divide variables in Calcul Littéral?
How do you divide variables in Calcul Littéral?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Calcul Littéral
- Calcul littéral uses letters (variables) to represent unknown numbers or quantities in mathematical expressions.
- It's a fundamental algebra concept for manipulating and simplifying expressions.
- It generalizes arithmetic operations, creating formulas and rules.
Variables and Constants
- Variables are symbols (typically letters) representing unknown numerical values.
- Constants are fixed numerical values.
- Examples: In 2x + 3, 'x' is a variable and '3' is a constant. 'a' + 'b' uses variables.
Terms and Expressions
- A term is a single number, variable, or variables multiplied together.
- An expression combines terms using mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
- Examples: 5x, 2a, -3y are individual terms. 2x + 3y – 5 is an expression.
Operations in Calcul Littéral
- Addition and Subtraction: Combine like terms (identical variables raised to the same powers). Add/subtract coefficients.
- Example: 3x + 5x = 8x; 2y - y = y.
- Multiplication: Multiply coefficients and add exponents of same variables.
- Example: 2x * 3x = 6x2
- Division: Divide coefficients and subtract exponents of same variables.
- Example: 6x2 ÷ 2x = 3x.
- Distributive Property: a(b+c) = ab + ac.
Simplifying Expressions
- Combine like terms, apply rules of arithmetic, until the expression cannot be simplified further.
- Example: 2x + 3 + 5x – 1 = 7x + 2
Factors, Multiples and Coefficients
- A factor divides another number exactly.
- A multiple is a product of another number and a whole number.
- Coefficients are the numerical part of a term. In 3x, 3 is the coefficient.
Equations and Solving
- Calcul littéral is fundamental for solving equations.
- Example: 2x + 6 = 10 leads to finding 'x'.
Special Products
- Some products have special names and formulas (e.g., square of a sum/difference, product of a sum and difference).
Application Examples
- Geometry: Calculating areas and volumes.
- Physics: Formulating laws and equations.
Conclusion
- Calcul littéral is a critical tool for manipulating and solving math problems with unknown values. It's core to algebra.
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of Calcul Littéral, focusing on the use of letters as variables in mathematical expressions. Understand the difference between variables and constants, as well as how to combine terms to form expressions. Test your knowledge and enhance your algebra skills with this engaging quiz.
