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1. ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS.
We can describe everyday situations using Algebra. In Algebra, you use letters
to represent unknown numbers. An Algebraic Expression is an expression built up
from integer constants, variables, and the algebraic operations.
2 + 3
This expression means the double of a number plus three
You can simplify an algebraic expression by collecting Like Terms. Like Terms
have exactly the same letters.
2 + 3 = 5
You can find the value of an algebraic expression when you know the value of
the letters used.
= 2 5 = 5 2 = 10
2. MONOMIALS.
The number is called Coefficient and the variables are called Literal Part. If the
literal part of a monomial has only one letter, then the Degree is the exponent of the
letter. If the literal part of a monomial has more than one letter, then the degree is the
addition of the exponents of the letters.
The degree of 5 3 is 3
The degree of 2 2 3 is 2 + 3 + 1 = 6
You can add monomials only if they have the same Literal Part (they are also
called Like Terms). In this case, you add the coefficients and leave the same literal part.
3 + 5 = 8
3 2 2 You cannot add the terms because they have different literal part.
If you want to multiply two or more monomials, you just have to multiply the
coefficients, and add the exponents of the equal letters.
2 7 3 3 = (2 3) 7+3 = 6 10
(2 2 ) (5 2 3 ) = (2) 5 ( 1+2 ) ( 2+0 ) (1+3 ) = 10 3 3 4
3 + 5 = 8
2 1 = 1
4. FIRST-DEGREE EQUATIONS.
4.1. PARTS OF AN EQUATION.
, ,
3 + 2 = 10.
The solution of this equation is = 4
In an equation the equals sign shows that the sides balance. To solve an
equation you must always keep the balance.
If you add 7 to a number you obtain the triple than if you subtract 5. Which is the
number?
The number
The number plus 7 + 7
The number minus 5 5
+ 7 = 3( 5)
+ 7 = 3 15
3 = 15 7
2 = 22
22
= = 11
2
Checking:
11 + 7 = 18 11 5 = 6
18 = 3 6