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1. An algebraic term in two or more unknowns is a product of the unknowns with a number.
Example:
5xy = 5 x x x y
Therefore, 5xy is the product.
2. The term mª implies that the unknown m is multiplied a times by itself. This is known as
repetitive multiplication of an unknown.
Example:
k³ = k x k x k
k is multiplied 3 times.
3. Normally, the product of the unknowns number is expressed without the mutiplication
symbol.
6pqr = 6 x p x q x r
4. The coefficient of an unknown in an algebraic term is the factor of the algebraic term.
Example:
2xy
2 is the coefficient of xy
2. The quotient of two algebraic terms can be found using the cancellation method.
Example 2:
40xy²z ÷ 8xy = 5yz
→we can cancel x and y
4. Combinations of algebraic terms in two or more unknowns will produce algebraic expression
in two or more unknowns.
Example 2:
Algebraic expression in two unknowns → 3mn - mn; 10xy + 2xy
Algebraic expression in more than two unknowns → 2ab - 3mn + 4xy; a² + 2ab +cd³.
5. Only expression with similar term can be adding or subtracting the coefficient of the
unknowns
Example 4:
6mn-4pq = 6mn - 4pq
* This term can not be subtracted because the unknowns is different (unlike terms)
7. The expression can be evaluated when the unknowns is substituted with the given number.
Example 5:
Find the value of 3mn² + 2p²q - mp; given that m=1, n=2, p=-1 and q=-2
Firstly, we subtitute all the unknowns into the expression, its becomes:
3(1)(2)² + 2(-1)²(-1) - (1)(-1)
=12 - 2 + 1
= 11 * The answer is 11 after the calculation
Tutorials (2):
1. (-4a²b) ÷ 3b²c² x 9ac 2. 3pq x 6rp²q