Overview of translating expressions - Online Tutor - Free Math Videos

The video tutorial provides an overview of algebraic expressions, explaining that they consist of numbers and variables combined through addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. It defines terms as individual numbers or variables, or their products and quotients. Examples and non-examples of terms are discussed, highlighting that expressions like '3 + X' are not terms but algebraic expressions. The tutorial also introduces powers and exponents, explaining how a base is multiplied by itself according to the exponent. Examples such as '3 squared' and '2 to the third' are used to illustrate these concepts.

What is an algebraic expression and what does it consist of?

Can you provide examples of terms in algebra?

What are non-examples of terms and why are they considered as such?

Explain the concept of powers in algebra. What is a base and an exponent?

How do you translate algebraic expressions? Provide an overview.