Writing Algebraic Expressions GCSE Maths
Algebraic expressions describe mathematical situations using letters and numbers.
Example
“Five more than x”
becomes:
x + 5
Exam tip: Read phrases carefully because word order matters in algebra.
Common mistake: Students sometimes reverse phrases such as “less than”.
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