Algebra Flashcards
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Q
Change this sentence into an algebraic equation;
‘It takes 8 minutes for Claire to iron a shirt, how long will it take for Claire to iron all of her shirts’
A
8 is the constant and the number of shirts is the unknown (y)
8y
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Q
What is algebra?
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Using letters to represent values or objects
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What can you only add and subtract in algebra?
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Like terms!
Eg. 4y+16y ✅
2y+6m ❌
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Q
When adding a negative number it becomes:
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Negative +- = -
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Q
Subtracting a negative / adding a positive becomes:
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Positive – = + // ++ = +
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Q
Expand a(3+6)
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= 3a + 6a = 9a
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Q
How to factorise?
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Collect like terms and factors
