Algebra

Algebra Simplifying 1

Algebra uses letters called variables to represent unknown numbers. 

You need to learn some basic rules

that are the building blocks for 

everything you will do algebra.

Algebra is used in reallife to describe the relationship between different quantities. Without it, all computers, many buildings and even games may never have been designed and built. 

What is a plus a?

a + a = 2a

Describe what we've got.

We have 2 a's

When we add like terms we describe how many of each letter we have.

What is....

c + c + d + d + c + b = b + 3c + 2d

Describe what we've got.

1 b, 3 c's and 2 d…