AlgebraIntroduction to Algebra
VariablesÂ
ExpressionsÂ
EquationsÂ
Solution of an equationÂ
Simplifying equationsÂ
Combining like termsÂ
Simplifying with addition and subtractionÂ
Simplifying by multiplicationÂ
Simplifying by divisionÂ
Word problems as equationsÂ
Sequences VariablesA variable is a symbol that represents a number. Usually we use letters such as n, t, or x for variables. For example, we might say that s stands for the side-length of a square. We now treat s as if it were a number we could use. The perimeter of the square is given by 4 × s. The area of the square is given by s× s. When working with variables, it can be helpful to use a letter that will remind you of what the variable stands for: let n be the number of people in a movie theater; let t be the time it takes to travel somewhere; let d be the distance from my house to the park. ExpressionsAn expression is a mathematical statement that may use numbers, variables, or both.Example:The following are examples of expressions:2x3 + 72 × y + 52 + 6 × (4 - 2)z + 3 × (8 - z)