Algebraic

Pronunciation: /ˌæl.dʒəˈbreɪ.ɪk/ Explain

Algebraic means having to do with algebra, or using the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and exponentiation.^[1]

• An algebraic expression is an expression that uses the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and exponentiation.
• An algebraic equation equates algebraic expressions.
• An algebraic function is a function whose rule is an algebraic expression.
• An algebraic identity is an algebraic equation that is true for all values of the variables, such as (x + y)(x – y) = x² - y².
• An algebraic number is a number that is a root of a polynomial with rational coefficients.
• An algebraic operation is one of the following operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and exponentiation.
• An algebraic representation is a representation that uses algebra such as a coordinate graph.

References

1. McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, algebraic. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 12. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book

More Information

• algebraic. Dictionary.com. Random House, Inc. 6/19/2018. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/algebraically.

Cite this article as:

McAdams, David E. Algebraic. 4/11/2019. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. http://www.allmathwords.org/en/a/algebraic.html.

Revision History

4/11/2019: Changed equations and expressions to new format. (McAdams, David E.)
12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
6/13/2018: Removed broken links, updated license, implemented new markup. (McAdams, David E.)
12/24/2009: Added "References". (McAdams, David E.)
6/11/2008: Added paragraph on algebraic representation. (McAdams, David E.)
2/3/2008: Repaired accidental damage to this file. (McAdams, David E.)
7/12/2007: Initial version. (McAdams, David E.)