Algerbraic Conversions

Question 2

Algebraic conventions:

Answer 2

Unknown numbers may be presented in italics, as an x or in lower case letters

Question 3

How do we simplify algebraic equations? For example a + a?

Answer 3

2a, the number is at the front meaning (number) x the letter. Eg. 3xa= 3a
ax3= 3a

Question 4

What would a divided by eg. 2 look like?

Answer 4

a/2 or 1/2 a

Question 5

Following in their simplest forms using algebraic notation?
g x 15
b divided by 3
n + n + n
1 x d

Answer 5

15g
b/3 or 1/3 b
3n
d

Question 6

I think of a number multiply it by 4 and add 6, what’s the answer? Using algebraic notation

Answer 6

4x+6

Question 7

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Question 8

Using algebraic notation, I divide a number by 4 and subtract 7. What’s my number?

Answer 8

n/4 -7

Question 9

I think if a number, add 3 and multiply by 2

Answer 9

(Multiply everything by the number using a set of brackets)
2(x + 3)

Question 10

I think of a number subtract 7 and divide by 4

Answer 10

Remember divide everything using brackets.
X - 7
_____
4. Or x/4 -7/4