This free Open Learn course is an introduction to algebra which builds on the idea of using letters to represent numbers.
Cost: £0.00 | Free for all users
1 sessions • Self paced course
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Course type: self-paced
Level: Beginner
Host: Open Learn
This free course is an introduction to algebra which builds on the idea of using letters to represent numbers. Section 1 looks at finding, simplifying and using formulas and includes useful tips on learning algebra. Section 2 introduces some of the terminology used in algebra and techniques such as evaluating and checking equivalence of expressions, identifying terms in an expression and collecting like terms. Section 3 looks at how to simplify terms and introduces index notation and multiplying powers. Section 4 looks at the use of brackets in algebra and section 5 covers solving, checking and using simple linear equations. Course learning outcomes After studying this course, you should be able to: recognise technical terms and appreciate some of the uses of algebra collect like terms and simplify expressions term by term multiply out brackets simplify some formulas solve simple linear equations.
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