What is Algebra Video

Algebra is A LOT like ...

• Art

• Arithmetic

• Algebra

Can we use any letter of the alphabet to represent the unknown?

• Yes

• No

This is called an algebraic ______ .....

An equation is just a mathematical statement that two things are _____ .

Can X stand for different values in the SAME problem?

• Yes, it can stand for many different values in a problem.

• No, it can only stand for one value in the same problem.

In Algebra, you will use division written in ______ form

• percent

• decimal

• slash

• fraction

If there is no operation symbol in a problem then what operation is implied?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

Is algebra very useful?

• Yes

• No