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INTRODUCTION TO ALGEBRA

  • Coefficients of variables
  • Multiplying and dividing variables
  • Expressions, equations and terms
  • Like terms
  • Binomial and trinomial expressions

ALGEBRAIC ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION

MULTIPLICATION AND DIVISION IN ALGEBRA

  • Brackets in algebra
  • Factors in algebra
  • Highest common factor in algebra
  • Factorising algebra - using common factors to introduce brackets
  • Handy Hint #10 - Introducing brackets in algebra
  • Complex algebraic simplification problem

FRACTIONS IN ALGEBRA

  • Adding algebraic fractions
  • Algebraic fraction addition problem
  • Multiplying algebraic fractions
  • Multiplying algebraic fractions question
  • Dividing algebraic fractions
  • Dividing algebraic fractions question
  • Handy Hint #11 - Confusing ‘x’ and ‘×’

TRANSLATING PROBLEMS INTO ALGEBRA

  • Algebraic translation question