Introduction to Algebra
$49.00
Duration: 1h
This lesson introduces algebra by presenting typical symbols that are used in mathematical expressions. In this lesson, participants learn how to write and solve equations.
Objectives:
- Define the term variable
- Substitute symbols for words in mathematical expressions
- Combine like terms in a mathematical expression
- Use unit analysis to estimate answers to mathematical equations
- State the rules for adding and subtracting like and unlike terms
- State the rules for multiplying and dividing like and unlike terms
- Define the term equation
- Given a word problem, write the corresponding equation
- Recognize common equations (formulas)
- Use common equations to solve problems
- Estimate the answers to problems involving variables
- Manipulate equations to solve for an unknown variable
- Identify the proper order of operations
- Use positive and negative signs in equations
- Use powers and roots in equations; solve equations
- Identify key words in the problem
- Solve a multiple-equation problem
