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Elementary Algebra

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This section on elementary algebra will be expanded over time. We have started the section with two sub-sections; guidance and examples that will help your child understand and solve simple equations, and an introduction to Powers with bases and exponents. Browse the information below or select from the menu options under Algebra on the left.

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example of how to solve a simple equation

There is an explanation of what equations are and how letters are used in them as placeholders.

Illustrated examples of solving equations by "doing the same to both sides" using addition and subtraction operations.

Solving simple equations with multiplication and division is covered here.

There is also a page that shows how to solve equations using a two-step process.
e.g. 2n + 4 = 10.

 example of solving an equation using a two-step operation

example from exponents sub-section

The concept of Powers are introduced here with an explanation and examples covering how bases and exponents are used and evaluated.

There is a sub-section that introduces and explains the concepts of squares and square roots.

extract from squares and square root page

Algebra Worksheets

You'll find 20 related worksheets here that will help with both practicing solving simple equations and with identifying and evaluating powers using bases and exponents.

 


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