What is algebra and why do we use it?

Algebra is a part of mathematics in which letters or symbols are used to represent either a known constant or an unknown value. Algebra is often used within formulae in which we can extrapolate an answer, an example being the 'Quadratic Equation'.

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The length of a rectangle is five times the width. The area of the rectangle is 1620cm2. Work out the width of the rectangle.


Solve y = 2x^2 - 5x - 1 for x = -1 and x = 2


Expand and simplify (x+4)(x-5).


y is inversely proportion to the square of x. y=10 when x=5. Express y in terms of x.