Introduction to algebra

Description:

This free OpenLearn course, Introduction to algebra, is an extract from the Open University module MU123 Discovering mathematics; an entry level module intended to enrich mathematical knowledge and understanding and to provide techniques and strategies to tackle mathematics problems. MU123 looks at a variety of mathematical topics such as numbers, statistics, graphs, algebra, trigonometry and associated techniques. It also introduces mathematical modelling and some problem-solving strategies. Introduction to algebra consists of material from MU123 Unit 5, Algebra and has five sections in total. You should set aside between three to four hours to study each of the sections; the whole extract should take about 16 hours to study. The extract is a small part (around 7%) of a large module that is studied over eight months, and so can give only an approximate indication of the level and content of the full module.