The term algebraic expression refers to the expressions available in the form of variables. These are the complete set of operations, including addition, multiplication, division, and subtraction. Example 2x + 5 is known as an algebraic expression.
Variable
The term variable consists of the symbols not present in the fixed values.
Example: 2x + 5, in this x is known as the variable.
Constant
The term constant refers to the symbols present with the fixed values.
We can say that all the given numbers are constants.
Example: 2, 3, 6, etc.
Coefficients
The term coefficients refer to the number present with the given variable.
Example: 2x + 5, the variable is x, and its coefficient is 2.
Set of formulas
The algebraic set of expressions includes a different set of formulas. These formulas are discussed here below:
(a + b) ^2 = a^2 + b^2 + 2ab.
(a - b) ^2 = a^2 + b^2 - 2ab.
(a + b) (a - b) = a^2 - b^2.
(x + a) (x + b) = x^2 + x (a + b) + ab.
Different expressions
The algebraic expressions are present in different types. Such as monomial, binomial, polynomial, trinomial, multinomial.
Problem
Can we explain that 12 y / x? Evaluate the answer.
Solution
In this expression, we can see that it does not consist of the non-zero term. It also consists of the denominator that comes in variables. We can say that 12 y / x is not present in the form of a monomial.
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Algebraic Expressions Sample Questions for Class 7
Question 1
Manu got a salary raise of Rs. 6500 this year. This makes her salary Rs. 5000 less than the double of last year’s salary. What is her current salary?
A. Rs. 12,250
B. Rs. 5,750
C. Rs. 18,000
D. Rs. 11,500
Question 2
Two sums of money are in the ratio 2:5. If the second sum is Rs. 95, then first sum is
A. Rs. 28
B. Rs. 21
C. Rs. 42
D. Rs. 38
Question 3
What is the total number of candidates at an examination, if 31% fail and the number of those who passed exceeds the number of those who failed by 247?
A. 605
B. 560
C. 650
D. 620
Question 4
Which of the following is the solution to the equation?
5y + 2y – 6y = 17 – 5 – 9
A. 3
B. –3
C. 6
D. –4
Question 5
The length of side of an equilateral triangular garden whose perimeter is 66 m is