Algebraic Expressions

Concept

Term - Expression

A term is an algebraic or numeric expression that does not involve addition or subtraction. An expression contains one or more terms, separated from one another by + or - signs.

Mathematical Expression Number of Terms Terms
7x 1 7x
8 1 8
8x - 2(5) 2 8x and -2(5)
x^2 + y^(-2) +4 3 x^2, y^(-2), and 4
y - sqrt(x) 2 y and -sqrt(x)
y^x - lnx 2 y^x and -lnx
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