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Math Class Notes: Introduction to Algebra

1. What is Algebra?

- Branch of mathematics dealing with symbols and rules for manipulating those symbols.

- Helps solve problems involving unknown quantities.

2. Key Vocabulary

- Variable: A symbol (usually a letter) that represents a number.

- Constant: A fixed number.

- Coefficient: A number multiplied by a variable.

- Expression: A combination of variables, numbers, and operations.

- Equation: States that two expressions are equal.

3. Basic Algebraic Operations

- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with variables.

- Example: Simplify 3x + 2x = 5x.

4. Solving Simple Equations

- Goal: Find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

- Example: Solve 2x + 3 = 7

- Subtract 3 from both sides: 2x = 4

- Divide both sides by 2: x = 2

5. Tips for Success

- Perform the same operation on both sides of the equation.

- Keep the variable on one side and constants on the other.


- Always check your solution by plugging it back into the original equation.

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