An animated guide to simplifying algebraic expressions. Rules for grouping like terms together, multiplying out brackets and factorising are covered. Use to introduce working with algebraic ...

An equation with brackets must be expanded before it is solved. An understanding of expanding brackets is essential when solving equations with brackets. Some equations include a set of brackets. When ...

We looked at Maxima in the February 2011 issue to do algebra and rearrange some equations. But those aren't the only tricks up Maxima's sleeve. This month, I describe how Maxima can help with ...