Literals
The concept of a literal is a most important fundamental topic in mathematics and it is useful to start studying the algebra. If you are a beginner, you must begin your learning from this topic.
Introduction
Let’s know what a literal number really is in algebra from understandable explanation and examples.
Once you clearly know the concept of a literal, then you are ready to learn how to use the literals in algebra.
Usage
The concept of a literal number is used to denote an unknown quantity mathematically. It is mainly used in two different ways in mathematics. Now, let’s learn how to use the literals in algebra.
A letter that denotes an unchangeable quantity.
A letter that denotes a changeable quantity.
You have clearly learned what is a literal really is, and how to use literal numbers in algebra. Now, it is time to understand the basic mathematical operations of literal numbers.
Operations
Let’s know how to do the basic mathematical operations with literal numbers, and understandable examples.