Why This Matters for Nursing: Dosing formulas often contain variables. "Dose = Weight × 2.5 + 10" is an algebraic expression. Understanding how to read and simplify these helps you use medical formulas correctly.
An algebraic expression combines numbers, variables, and operations:
Like terms have the same variable raised to the same power:
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