Linear Equations – An Overview A linear equation is an algebraic equation with an equality sign and highest exponent of the variable is 1. Equality sign (=) divides the equation into two sides such as LHS and RHS. In a linear equation highest exponent of the variable is 1. The standard form of a linear […]

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What is an Equation Definition: An equation is a mathematical statement with an ‘equality’ sign between two algebraic expression. The equality sign shows that the value of the expression to the left of the side (LHS or left hand side) is equal to the value of the expression to the right hand side (RHS or […]

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Like and Unlike Algebraic Terms       Similar or Like Terms  In an algebraic expression, like terms are terms that have same variables with same exponents and only the numerical coefficients of like terms are different. The terms must have the same variables and the same exponents. 3x, 7x, 8x, 12x, x, -4x, -9x  all […]

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Polynomials – Definition – Example A ‘Polynomial’ is a mathematical expression consisting of variables (indeterminates), coefficients and the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and non-negative integer exponents of variables. Example: A Polynomial of a single variable x is    x2 + 3x           A Polynomial of a variable y is                  […]

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