The second topic focuses on basic algebraic manipulation and then introduces you to substitution for a variable.

The following key areas are covered in this topic:

Substituting values for letters
Adding, multiplying terms
Simplifying expressions
Forming expressions.

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Have you ever wondered why we call algebra, algebra? Go back to Mathigon's timeline and explore how algebra is linked to real-life applications of Mathematics:

EXPLORE – Timeline of Mathematics (Mathigon)

Topic Two is broken down into the following study sessions:

Session One (1.2.1): Getting started with algebra

Session Two (1.2.2): Writing algebraic expressions

Session Three (1.2.3): Substitution

Session Four (1.2.4): Simplifying expressions: Part I

Session Five (1.2.5): Simplifying expressions: Part II