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An expression in which some or all of the terms contain variables is an algebraic expression. If the values of the variables are known, we can evaluate the expression.
Evaluating algebraic expressions means finding the numerical value of the expression by substituting specific values for the variables and then performing the indicated mathematical operations.
We can evaluate an algebraic expression for different values of the variable.
To evaluate 3x + 1 for x = −2, we substitute −2 in place of x
3(−2) + 1 = −6 + 1 = −5
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Basic Steps to Evaluate Expressions
Remember to use order of operations to evaluate and be careful with the minus signs.
Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
How to evaluate an algebraic expression when values are given for the variable(s)?
Examples:
Let x = -3, y = 7, z = -2
Evaluate x - 3y + 7
Let y = 2
Evaluate 9/y = 8y + 2
Let x = 3, y = -5
Evaluate 4x - 3y2
Let x = -2
Evaluate 3x3 - x2 + 2x + 9
How to Evaluate Expressions with Two Variables?
Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
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Basic Mathematics & Algebra : Substituting Values Into an Algebraic Expression
Substituting values into an algebraic expression in mathematics is easier to do if the numbers the values represent are given ahead of time.
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