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Variables and Expression 2
Variables and Expression 2
Mark works at Car wash and earns P587 a day plus tips.
A gallon of Milk costs an unknown
amount, Jason wishes to purchase
two gallons.
When a number is next to a variable or
variables it is known as Coefficient.
TERM
2x + 3 2x + 3
Let x = 4 Let x = -2
In some cases, we can simplify an Algebraic
Expression.
1. 3 (6-3) 2. 3 (x-4)
3. 4(x-7) + 2
LIKE TERMS
1. 5x , 3x
2. 3x , 3y
3. 2x, 3x(cube)
4. 7x4th , 4y4th
5. 3z(squared)x, 2xz(squared)
When we combine like terms, the
variable part stays the same. We are
Adding/Subtracting the coefficients or
number parts.
Example :
1. 2x + 3x 2. 4x(squared)+3x(squared)+z
3. -2(4x-7) + 4(x-3)