Definition:Expression

Definition

An expression is a well-formed word of mathematical symbols which together can be considered as a single object.

Algebraic Expression

An algebraic expression is a formula obtained by combining symbols together with the arithmetic operations $ $, $-$, $\times$, $\div$, and possibly powers and roots.

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Sources

• 1989: Ephraim J. Borowski and Jonathan M. Borwein: Dictionary of Mathematics ... (previous) ... (next): expression
• 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): expression
• 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): expression