Mathematics for IGCSE & O level - Algebraic Manipulation (Section 1 - No. 24)
In the context of algebraic manipulation, which of the following statements is correct?
Like terms can be multiplied together.
In algebra, you're not required to write the multiplication signs.
Algebraic terms can be multiplied together, and the multiplication sign must be omitted.
Algebraic terms can be multiplied together, and the multiplication sign can be omitted, depending on the context.
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When terms are multiplied, the multiplication sign can be omitted, or written depending on the context.