ALGEBRA EXAMPLES

(FOR SKILL TRAINING)

Teacher Wong
Terms Used in Algebra

Variables (alphabet or symbol representing 'unknowm' numbers) Eg : x, y, α, λ

Expression (without equal '=' sign) Eg : x ÷ y
Equation (with equal '=' sign) Eg : 2 + x = 8
Term (each part of expression) Eg : 3 terms (+4a, +2a, +3a) for expression 4a + 2a + 3a
1.1 : Writing algebraic expressions (Or language of algebra in some books)
1.2 : Applying the rules
1.3 : Substitution
2.1 : Adding and subtracting like terms
2.2 : Multiplying and dividing in expressions (I)
2.2 : Multiplying and dividing in expressions (II)
2.3 : Working with brackets
2.4 : Expanding and collecting like terms
3.1 : Indices Law
4.1 : Further expansions of brackets
4.2 : Solving linear equations
4.2 : Solving linear equations
4.3 : Factorising algebraic expressions
4.4 : Rearrangement of a formula