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Algebra

Chapter 14

Problem 1

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(a) The notation + is called a numerical expression.
The value of the numerical expression V = + =

(b) The notation x + 4 is called an algebraic expression.
If x = , The value of the algebraic expression x + 4 =


Example:

Definitions:

A numerical expression is a number like: click refresh (F5)

An algebraic expression uses letters and/or numbers like: click refresh (F5)

The letters are called variables or unknowns. They represent unknown numbers.

For example: if the variable x = 2, substitute the value 2 for x everywhere in the expression:

Thus, the values of the expressions with x = 2 are click refresh (F5)

To work these values using the graphing calculator below, enter 3*2/10 into the Function f(x)=box for the first case.
Then click on the Plot Graph button.
The answer will appear as f(x)=0.6 below the Function f(x)=box and will plot
as a horizontal red line 0.6 units above the x-axis on the graph.

Enter 2*5-6 into the Function f(x)=box for the second case.
Then click on the Plot Graph button.
The answer will appear as f(x)=4 below the Function f(x)=box and will plot
as a horizontal red line 4 units above the x-axis on the graph.