Understanding terms and expressions In algebra, letters are used when numbers are not known. Algebraic terms, such as 2 s or 8 y, leave the multiplication signs out.

Parsing algebraic expressions is always a pain. If you need to compute, say, 2+4*2, the answer should be the same as (2 + (4 *2)), not ( (2 + 4) * 2) — in other words, the right answer is 10 ...

Math Riddles for Class 8: Check out Algebraic Expressions Class 8 Puzzles for Preparing Important Topics for Class 8 Mathematics. Learn the tricks and solutions for algebraic problems.

Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, Vol. 40, No. 3 (May, 2009), pp. 282-313 (32 pages) Solving arithmetic and algebraic word problems is a key component of the Singapore elementary ...