Using Basic Algebra in Elementary Mathematics

This lesson introduces algebraic thinking to the student at the elementary level. The focus in this section is on thinking and reasoning that prepares students to think mathematically.

Algebra introduces the element of the unknown. When we don’t know what that number is we use a symbol, in algebra we use mostly an alphabet.

NUMBER AND OPERATIONS

The equal sign is an important symbol in elementary arithmetic.

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