Open Sentence

Definition of Open Sentence

• Open sentence is a mathematical sentence that contains one or more variables.

Example on Open Sentence

• The following are some examples of open sentence.

3x = 5 + y, 11 = 8z, 2a + 4 = b + c

Solved Example on Open Sentence

Is '4(4s) = 3' an open sentence?

Choices:

A. Yes

B. No

Correct Answer: A

Step 1: The equation has one variable.

Step 2: A mathematical sentence with one or more variables is called an open sentence.

Step 3: So, '4(4s) = 3' is an open sentence.

Related Terms for Open Sentence

• Variable

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