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GCSE Maths

Algebra

Writing Expressions

Writing Expressions

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Key Points 

  • An algebraic expression contains numbers, letters (variables) and operations.

  • A variable is a letter that represents an unknown value.

  • A term is separated by + or − signs.

  • A coefficient is the number multiplying a variable.

  • Translate words into algebra: 

  • Expressions do not contain an equals sign.


Sum → +
Difference → −
Product → ×
Twice → 2x
Three more than x → x + 3


Keywords: writing algebraic expressions, variables, coefficients, terms, GCSE maths algebra.


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