using formulae

Formulae

Learn how to express missing number problems algebraically; find pairs of numbers that satisfy an equation with 2 unknowns; and will also enumerate possibilities of combinations of 2 variables.

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Formulae

Learn how to express missing number problems algebraically; find pairs of numbers that satisfy an equation with 2 unknowns; and will also enumerate possibilities of combinations of 2 variables.
using formulae
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By the end of this unit, students will:

  1. learn how to express missing number problems algebraically;
  2. find pairs of numbers that satisfy an equation with 2 unknowns;
  3. and will also enumerate possibilities of combinations of 2 variables.

Year 6 Algebra:

  • Use simple formulae.
  • Express missing number problems algebraically.

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