Numerical and Algebraic Expressions

🔹 What Is It?

A numerical expression has only numbers and operations.
An algebraic expression has numbers, operations, and a variable (like a letter).

🧩 Clue to Remember

Numerical = numbers only.
Algebraic = numbers plus a letter (the unknown).

🔹 Example

Numerical: 6 + 4 × 2
Algebraic: 3 × x + 5

💡 Why It Matters

Expressions help us model real-life problems and get ready for equations.