Algebra

=**Algebra **= First of all, let's start with a definition. What is Algebra? When you were in [|Elementary] and [|Middle School] math everything was simply called math. Now, you are put in Algebra. What are supposed to be learning about in Algebra? Simply put, Algebra in high school is about finding the unknown in a problem. You will be taught how to find this algebraically and graphically. Algebraically refers to plugging in numbers and using math equations. Graphically refers to putting in values of x and y and using a graph to solve. You have probably been doing simple Algebra for years, but now it gets more complicated. The class usually starts out with a reminder....if x=3 what is x+2.. In order to really understand high school Algebra, you must have mastered addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, as well as the rules of how and when to use these. Here is a link that clearly explains what you should expect in high school [|Algebra].

 If you are having any trouble with the concepts leading up to Algebra, please see the attached links.

Multiplication Division Fractions Decimals Order of Operations