Algebraic Expressions

Multiplication and Division of Two or More Algebraic Terms1. The product of two algebraic terms can be found by multiplying the
numbers and the sameunknowns separately.Example 1:3mn x 4mnp = 12mnp2. The quotient of two algebraic terms can be found using the cancellation method. Example 2:40xyz 8xy = 5yzwe can cancel x and y

Concept of Algebraic Expressions1. Algebraic expression can be

written using letter symbols.2. In algebra, letters are used to represent unknowns and numbers.Example 1:Assume a number, we can assume it by x.Then we multiplied this number by 8 8xAfter that, we add 10 from the term 8x + 10So, now we can express the above given as 8x + 10.3. An algebraic expression consists of two or more algebraic terms combined by addition orsubtraction or both.4. Combinations of algebraic terms in two or more unknowns will produce algebraic expressionin two or more unknowns.Example 2:Algebraic expression in two unknowns 3mn - mn; 10xy + 2xyAlgebraic expression in more than two unknowns 2ab - 3mn + 4xy; a + 2ab +cd.5. Only expression with similar term can be adding or subtracting the coefficient of theunknowns6. To simplify an expression that consists of a few like and unlike terms:(i) rearrange and group the like terms(ii) then, add or substract the coefficient of the unknownsExample 3:5mn + 4mn = 9mn* This term can be added because the unknown is same (like terms)Example 4: 6mn-4pq = 6mn 4pq

Computations Involving Algebraic Expressions1.

Multiplying algebraic expression by a numberTo simplify the product of an algebraic expression with a number, each term in the expressionmust be multiplied by the number:Example 1:Simplify 8(3mn - 4xy)= 24mn - 32xy2. Dividing algebraic expession by a number.To simplify the quotient of an algebraic expression with a number, each term in theexpression must be divided by the number: Example 2:Simplify (4ab - 8cd + 12ef) 2= 4ab/2 - 8cd/2 + 12ef= 2ab - 4cd + 6ef3. Adding two algebraic expression.To find the sum of two algebraic expression, we can simplify the algebraic expression usingthe following method: Remove brackets and groups the like terms.Find the sum or difference of the like terms.Example 3:Simplify (2mn + 4p) + (3mn - 5p)= 2mn + 4p + 3mn 5p= 2mn + 3mn + 4p - 5p= 5mn p4