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Formation of an expression:
An expression can also be written in words.
Let us look at a few expressions and their definitions.
Expression | Definition |
\(x + 3\) | \(3\) added to \(x\) |
\(2x\) | \(2\) times \(x\) |
\(4x + 2y\) | First \(x\) is multiplied by \(4\) and is added to \(y\) multiplied by \(2\) |
\(-5p\) | \(p\) multiplied by \(-5\) |
Let us look at a few examples based on the formation of expressions.
1. How do you define \(6x + 4y\)?
It is defined as '\(x\) multiplied by \(6\) and added to \(y\) multiplied by \(4\)'.
2. How do you express \(8\) times \(t\)?
\(8\) times \(t\) can be expressed as \(8t\).
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