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What is the result if an algebraic expression is simplified?

A .either an algebraic expression or a numerical value
B.an algebraic expression
C.a numerical value
D .none of these​

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Answer:

A .either an algebraic expression or a numerical value

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The result of simplifying an algebraic expression

The result could be a value of an expression and the proof is as follows:

Let the expression be:


z = 3x^2 - xy + 2xy -xy - 3x^2 + 2

When simplified (collect like terms)


z = 3x^2 - 3x^2- xy + 2xy -xy + 2


z = 0- xy + 2xy -xy + 2


z = xy -xy + 2


z = 2

In this case, the result is 2 (a value).

In another case:


z = 3x^2 - xy + 2xy + 2

When simplified (collect like terms)


z = 3x^2 + xy + 2

Here, the result is an algrbraic expression.

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