KS2 Primary Maths Age 9-13 - Algebra: - Explained

The video tutorial guides students through solving algebraic expressions by choosing the correct operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to complete equations. It covers four parts: Part A involves addition to achieve 3M, Part B requires multiplication to reach M to the power of four, Part C uses division to simplify R/R to 1, and Part D involves division to find 3X from 6X and 2. Each part is explained step-by-step, with a focus on understanding the operations needed to solve the equations correctly.

In Part A, which operation should be used between the M's to get 3M?

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

For Part B, what operation is needed to express M to the power of four?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

In Part C, which operation results in R being equal to 1?

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

• Addition

In Part D, what operation is used to get 3X from 6X?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

Which operation cannot be used in Part C to achieve R equals 1?

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Division