Algebra – IGCSE Mathematics
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What is Algebra?
• Algebra uses letters (like x or y) to represent
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• Example: x + 5 = 10
Terms You Should Know
• Variable: A letter (e.g. x)
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• Constant: A number (e.g. 5)
• Term: A part of an expression (e.g. 3x)
• Expression: No equals sign
• Equation: Has an equals sign
Simplifying Expressions
• Combine like terms
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• Example: 2x + 3x = 5x
Expanding Brackets
• Multiply each term inside the bracket
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• Example: 2(x + 3) = 2x + 6
Factorising
• Take out what's common
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• Example: 6x + 3 = 3(2x + 1)
Solving Simple Equations
• Find the value of x
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• Example: x + 3 = 7 → x = 4
Solving Two-Step Equations
• Example: 2x + 1 = 9
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• Step 1: 2x = 8
• Step 2: x = 4
Drawing Graphs
• Use a table for x and y
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• Example: y = 2x + 1
• Plot the points on graph paper
Quick Quiz
• Simplify: 4x + 2x = ?
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• Expand: 3(x + 2) = ?
• Solve: x - 5 = 10
Summary
• Algebra = solving with letters
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• Learn to simplify, expand, factorise, solve
• Practice helps!
Thank You!
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