What+is+Algebra

All of us have learned basic arithmetic and that is necessary to be successful in math. Algebra moves beyond arithmetic.

I.E.

4 + 3 = 7

4 + 3 = 3 + 4

Algebra is the next step of arithmetic. It is the strand of mathematics which uses symbols to stand for unknown quantities. It is the mathematicians shorthand. (Some might say that the mathematician is lazy and wants to write as little as possible.)


 * Assignment #1**

Go to our [|class blog] and write an entry based on the algebra prompt that is there. Ask questions, pose thoughts, refer to examples. This assignment is worth 15 marks and the more you write and reply to others, the higher mark you will get.