Algebra Basics: What Is Algebra? - Math Antics

Dive into the fundamentals of Algebra, learning how it extends arithmetic by introducing unknown values and variables. Discover the essential rules for using symbols in equations and understand how multiplication is implied, all while exploring algebra's vital role in modeling the real world.

• Understand algebra as arithmetic with unknowns, using symbols in equations.
• Learn rules for using symbols in algebra, including the concept of variables.
• Recognize multiplication as the implied default operation in algebraic expressions.
• Understand how algebra is used to model and predict real-world phenomena.