Introduction to Algebra

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Lesson Summary:

This lesson on Introduction to Algebra covers the basic concepts needed to understand algebraic equations. The video covers what variables and constants are, the proper notation to use, how to combine like terms, find the negation of an algebraic expression, and how to translate English phrases into algebraic expressions. The video also explains the concept of coefficients and how to list life terms in an algebraic expression. Overall, this video provides a strong foundation for anyone looking to learn more about algebra.

Lesson Description:

[NOTE: This video is only the first 11 minutes of the full lesson, please visit my web site to purchase complete version] This lesson consists of providing you with a Self-Tutorial on what is algebra, what are variables, constants, coefficients, terms, and expressions. The tutor explains the use of proper notation, how to combine like terms, find the negation of an algebraic expression, how to evaluate an expression (by hand and by using your calculator), and finally, there is a VERY detailed section on how to translate English phrases into algebraic expressions.

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Introduction to Algebra - This lesson consists of providing you with a Self-Tutorial on what is algebra, what are variables, constants, coefficients, terms, and expressions. The tutor explains the use of proper notation, how to combine like terms, find the negation of an algebraic expression, how to evaluate an expression (by hand and by using your calculator), and finally, there is a VERY detailed section on how to translate English phrases into algebraic expressions.
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Questions answered by this video:

What is Algebra?
What is a variable?
What is a constant?
What is a term?
What are like terms?
How do you combine like terms?

Staff Review
- Currently 3.0/5 Stars.
What is Algebra? What is a variable? What do you need to know to be successful in Algebra? This video explains several important concepts one needs to know to be successful in Algebra.

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jenmaths
- Currently 5.0/5 Stars.
Helped me a lot as a pirmary student in HOng Kong.Sudents here learn this hard stuff at this time of period I wish we could learn it in seconday.