Talk:Term (mathematics)

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A term is any value or variable separated by a + or - sign in a expression.


[edit] Too restrictive definition?

The common usage of "term" in mathematical logic is closer to the definition given in the "expression" page. See 'term rewriting'. This article should mention the more general use of the word.

[edit] Clarification for parentheses?

Compare the expression: x + y + z to x + (y + z). Is there some hierarchy to terms? (less stupid examples would be for stuff like w + \frac{x + y}{z})

60.242.149.188 02:48, 4 December 2007 (UTC) (Andy)

[edit] Quotients?

Does the term "term" cover quotients and the like? Because my math teacher told our class once that the term \frac 2 z and \sqrt x weren't terms. I'm just wondering if it is one or not, since my tutor says that a quotient is basically the product of a reciprocal.

ZtObOr 00:48, 18 December 2007 (UTC)