Q42. - Algebra 1

Question

Describe how to write an algebraic expression from a real-world situation. Include a definition of algebraic expression in your own words.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

First Identify the unknown quantity and represent that quantity by a variable. Then write expression by using that variable and algebraic operations if required. 

The algebraic expression is made up of variables, constants, and algebraic operations.

Step 1. Definition of algebraic expression.

The algebraic expression is made up of variables, constants, and algebraic operations.

Step 2. Procedure to write an algebraic expression.

• Identify the unknown quantity and represent that quantity by a variable.
• Write an expression using that variable also use constant and algebraic operations if required.

Step 3. Example.

Let $x$ represents a number.

Then, the algebraic expressions $x-5=6$ represent the number of apples in a bag is five less than a number equal to six.