Algebra Basics (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Flashcards

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Algebra basics
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Result of Positive × Positive

Positive

Result of Positive × Negative

Negative

Result of Negative × Negative

Positive

Do sign rules apply to division?

Yes, same rules

Subtracting a negative equals?

Adding

Meaning of abcabc in algebra

a×b×ca \times b \times c

Meaning of gn2gn^2

g×n×ng \times n \times n (only nn squared)

Meaning of (gn)2(gn)^2

g×g×n×ng \times g \times n \times n (both squared)

Definition: algebraic term

Collection of numbers/letters/brackets multiplied/divided; separated by + or -

What are like terms?

Terms with same letter combination

Step 1: simplifying expressions

Bubble each term with its sign

3 steps to simplify

Bubble terms, rearrange, combine like terms

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