Section 1: Evaluation of Algebraic Expressions and Algebraic Formula

SECTION 1: EVALUATION OF ALGEBRAIC

EXPRESSIONS AND ALGEBRAIC FORMULA
1.1 E VALUATION OF A LGEBRAIC E XPRESSIONS

L1 C ONCEPTUAL B RIDGING : A LGEBRAIC E XPRESSION

An algebraic expression is an expression consists of variable, constants, and operation symbols.

The variable x

7x − 4

Coefficient of x constant

Note that algebraic expression does not have an equal sign.

L2 W ORKED E XAMPLE 1 (E VALUATION OF A LGEBRAIC E XPRESSIONS )

Given that x = −8 and y = 3 , evaluate

6y
(a) 5 y − 10 x (b) (c) 3x 2 y
11x

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Section 1: Evaluation of Algebraic Expressions and Algebraic Formula
L3 E XERCISE Q UESTION 1

−2m + n
Evaluate , given that m = −2 and n = −1 .
m − n3

L4 E XERCISE Q UESTION 2

3ef 2
Given that e = 3 and f = −2 , find the value of .
5e + f

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