Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

An algebraic expression is made up of terms involving variables and numerals.

Pronumerals a letter that is used to represent a number (or numeral) in a algebraic problem or
expression

Addition & Subtraction:

Like Terms have exactly the same pronumerals

Only Like Terms can be added or subtracted

Example:
a)

2 a2a+ 5+8 a
2

2 a a+ 8 a+5
2

2 a +7 a+5
b)

4 kr6 pr pr +10 kr

14 kr 7 pr
c)

2 xy + 4 y +4 yx

6 xy y + 4
d)

4 p2q

3p
2

4 3
2
3
p p q
2
6 p2 q

Multiplication:

When multiplying terms, multiply the numbers and pronumerals separately

When multiplying terms with powers that have the same base, add the powers

Division:

When dividing terms, divide the numbers and pronumerals separately

When dividing terms with powers that have the same base, subtract the powers