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Algebraic Expressions And Polynomials — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · Maths

What Algebraic Expressions And Polynomials covers in NIOS Class 10 Maths: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Maths syllabus.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Maths · 2026-27

Topics in Algebraic Expressions And Polynomials

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1. Basic Algebraic Ideas

  • Letters called literal numbers are used as symbols to represent numbers.
  • A variable is a literal number which can have different values.
  • A constant is a literal number which has a fixed value.
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2. Algebraic Expressions and Polynomials

  • An algebraic expression is a combination of numbers, variables and arithmetical operations.
  • A polynomial is a special algebraic expression.
  • A polynomial must satisfy three conditions: variables do not occur in the denominator, exponents of variables are whole numbers, and numerical coefficients are real numbers.
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3. Like Terms, Unlike Terms, and Degree

  • Like terms are terms having the same variables and the same exponents of the variables.
  • Unlike terms are terms that are not like terms.
  • Arithmetical numbers are like terms because 3 = 3x^0 and -5 = -5x^0.
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4. Evaluation and Zero of a Polynomial

  • To evaluate a polynomial, substitute the given value for the variable and simplify.
  • x = 1 is a zero of 5x^3 + 3x^2 - 4x - 4 because substitution gives 0.
  • x = -1 is not a zero of x^3 + 3x^2 + 3x + 2 because the value is 1, not 0.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Algebraic Expressions and Polynomials

AlgebraVariableConstantLiteral numbersAlgebraic expressionPolynomialTypes of polynomials by number of termsLike terms

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What are the important topics in Algebraic Expressions And Polynomials for NIOS Class 10 Maths?
Key topics in Algebraic Expressions And Polynomials include Basic Algebraic Ideas, Algebraic Expressions and Polynomials, Like Terms, Unlike Terms, and Degree, Evaluation and Zero of a Polynomial. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Algebraic Expressions And Polynomials for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 30 practice questions on Algebraic Expressions And Polynomials. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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