Math Definitions - Letter S
Chapters
Simplest Form (Algebra)
Definition of Simplest Form (Algebra)
The simplest form of an algebraic expression is the one that is easiest to understand and use.
For example, the simplest form of the expresion \(3x + 2x - 4x\) is just \(x\).
Some common algebraic techniques that might help you to simplify an expression are:
- Combining like terms, e.g. \(2x + 3x = 5x\).
- Factorising.
- Expanding can sometimes help you to identify and collect like terms.
- Getting rid of fractions by mulitplying everything by the denominator of the fraction.
- Recognising patterns like perfect squares and differences of two squares.
Description
The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a student.
Audience
Year 1 to Year 12 students
Learning Objectives
Learn common math terms starting with letter S
Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 5th Feb 2018
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