Chapter 8: Algebraic techniques Notes

Sections

1. 8A The language of algebra Mastered

   Pronumerals, terms, coefficients, constant terms and expressions, and writing expressions from words.

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2. 8B Substitution Mastered

   Evaluating algebraic expressions and formulas by substituting numbers for pronumerals, using the order of operations.

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3. 8C Equivalent expressions and like terms Mastered

   Equivalent algebraic expressions, identifying like terms, and simplifying expressions by adding and subtracting like terms.

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4. 8D Multiplying and dividing terms Mastered

   Multiplying algebraic terms, using index notation for repeated pronumerals, and dividing terms by cancelling common factors.

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5. 8E Expanding brackets Mastered

   Using the distributive law to expand brackets, including negative terms outside the bracket, and simplifying the result.

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6. 8F Applying algebra Mastered

   Writing algebraic expressions and rules for real situations such as costs, perimeters and patterns, and using them to answer questions.

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