algebraic expression

Letters replacing numbers

An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase combining numbers, variables, and operations like addition or multiplication: 3x + 7, a² - 2ab + b².

Unlike equations, algebraic expressions have no equals sign—they represent quantities rather than stating relationships.

Simplifying, factoring, and evaluating algebraic expressions are fundamental skills in algebra.

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