Zero To Hero! Learn Algebra Operations & Laws

Welcome to this Algebra course that will teach you operations and laws. You’ve made a great choice to go from zero to hero so that you get the foundations right.

A solid introduction to algebra is so important for the rest of your maths journey so join us in this course as we help you achieve your goals.

Kyle is a full time professional maths tutor with many years of experience. in this lesson he talks about how he approaches online learning and how you can get the maximum benefit from this course.

This is your opportunity to share something about yourself with the rest of the students in this course. Tell us all about your goals and what you want to achieve. You can come back to this board and add more thoughts as you go through the course and achieve your goals. Seeing all the other students in the course will also motivate you and keep you going as you participate in this community of learning.

In this lesson you will go through exactly what will be covered in this course so you know what to expect from the rest of the lessons.

In this lesson you will learn addition and subtraction with variables including a short introduction into like terms. If the addition and subtraction of basic variables has been challenging to you then the relations of variables to real world objects shown in this lecture will be really helpful.  Follow along and become an algebra hero!

In this lesson you will learn multiplication and division with variables as a brief introduction to the exponential laws covered later. Ensure common confusions with the operations of addition and subtraction is corrected by understanding the basics of multiplication and division involving variables. Follow along step by step to boost your algebra knowledge

In this lesson you will learn how to handle operations with signs: positive and positive, negative and negative, positive and negative, negative and positive.

In this lesson you will learn step by step how to perform division operations with combinations of negative and positive numbers including two fraction examples. Follow along so that you can complete the practice exercises and take your algebra skills to the next level!

In this lesson you will learn step by step how to perform the distributive law without variables ensuring you can correctly multiply into a bracket. You will also be introduced to the concept of the 'imaginary one (1)". Follow along so that you can complete the practice exercises and take your algebra skills to the next level!

In this lesson you will learn the distributive law with variables and fractions. Follow along and become a hero of algebra

Learn correct cancellation methods for removing terms from an equation. This is something many students get wrong so follow along and be the one who gets it right! Correct common misuse of the cancellation technique to ensure you use this shortcut correctly

In this lesson you will get an overview of the practice questions for operations in algebra. Become more familiar with addition and subtraction of variables, sign operations and the Distributive Law. You can download these practice questions as a worksheet in the resources of this lecture.

In this lesson you will learn a step by step solve for question 1 (Addition and Subtraction of Variables) in the practice worksheet that is available in this course for you to practice your algebra skills.

In this lesson you will learn a step by step solve for question 2 in the practice worksheet (Sign Operations) that is available in this course for you to practice your algebra skills.

In this lesson you will learn a step by step solve for question 3 (a -f) using the Distributive Law in the practice worksheet that is available in this course for you to practice your algebra skills.

In this lesson you will learn a step by step solve for question 3 ( g -j ) looking at the Distributive Law applied to fractions in the practice worksheet that is available in this course for you to practice your algebra skills.

In this lesson you will learn a step by step solve for question 3k in the practice worksheet,. This question looks at performing the Distributive Law twice in one question. The practice worksheet is available in this course for you to practice your algebra skills.

Your assignment is to reflect on this course and the practice questions. Think about the information you’ve learnt, the worksheets and questions you’ve received as well as the solutions and give us your feedback on what you’ve learnt and the skills you now have

Questions:

1) How do you feel about variables now after thinking about them as real objects? Do they make better sense to you?

2) How did you get on with Sign Operations involving Multiplication and Division?

3) How did you do with the Distributive Law?

4) Were you able to think more carefully about when to cancel and when not to?