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chapter 13Mathematics Knowledge 1: Algebra and Probability

Algebra

In algebra, symbols (variables) are used to represent numbers in either an equation such as image or in an expression such as x − 2. On the ASVAB, you are expected to be familiar with working with many different types of algebra problems.

Algebraic Expressions

Algebraic expressions are when you have operations between variables and numbers but no equals sign. These expressions are made up of terms which may contain one or more variables.

Any time you have a number in a term like 5x

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