Algebraic Expressions and the Language of Algebra
A series of free Basic Algebra Lessons.
The following table gives some common words or phrases that may imply one of the four operations: add, subtract, multiply, divide. Scroll down the page for more examples and explanations.
The Language of Algebra
This video covers terms like Variables, Algebraic Expressions, and Equations
Introductory Algebra - Simplify Algebraic Expressions
Steps to solving Word Problems
- Name what x is.
- Define everything else in the problem in terms of x.
- Write the equation.
- Solve the equation.
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