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What is an algebraic expression made up of?
What is an algebraic expression made up of?
What are transcendental numbers, and are they considered algebraic?
What are transcendental numbers, and are they considered algebraic?
What is a rational expression?
What is a rational expression?
What is a rational equation?
What is a rational equation?
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What are the roots of a polynomial expression of degree n?
What are the roots of a polynomial expression of degree n?
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What is the Abel-Ruffini theorem?
What is the Abel-Ruffini theorem?
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What is a rational algebraic expression?
What is a rational algebraic expression?
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What happens if a rational equation has a solution that causes formal division by zero?
What happens if a rational equation has a solution that causes formal division by zero?
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What is the typical use of letters at the beginning and end of the alphabet in algebra?
What is the typical use of letters at the beginning and end of the alphabet in algebra?
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Study Notes
Symbolic Mathematical Formula: Key Points
- An algebraic expression is made up of variables, constant algebraic numbers, and algebraic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and exponentiation.
- Transcendental numbers like π and e are not algebraic since they are not derived from integer constants and algebraic operations.
- A rational expression is an expression that can be rewritten as a rational fraction using the arithmetic operations.
- A rational equation is an equation where two rational fractions are set equal to each other.
- Algebra has its own terminology to describe parts of an expression, such as coefficients, variables, and exponents.
- The roots of a polynomial expression of degree n can always be written as algebraic expressions if n < 5.
- Letters at the beginning of the alphabet are typically used to represent constants, while those toward the end of the alphabet are used to represent variables.
- Terms with the highest power (exponent) are written on the left, and coefficients of one are usually omitted.
- A rational algebraic expression is a quotient of polynomials, while an irrational algebraic expression is not rational.
- The table summarizes how algebraic expressions compare with other types of mathematical expressions.
- Algebraic solutions do not exist for all polynomial equations if n ≥ 5, according to the Abel-Ruffini theorem.
- Division by zero is undefined, so a solution causing formal division by zero is rejected in rational equations.
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Test your knowledge on symbolic mathematical formulas with this quiz! Learn about algebraic expressions, rational equations, and the terminology used in algebra. Discover the difference between rational and irrational algebraic expressions, and understand the limitations of algebraic solutions for polynomial equations. This quiz covers key points in symbolic mathematical formulas, including roots of polynomial expressions, coefficients, and variables. Sharpen your math skills and tackle this quiz to see how much you know about symbolic mathematical formulas!
