Calculating with letters and parentheses

Module: Algebraic Skills

Welcome! 👋

In this module, you will work on simplifying formulas and expressions that contain letters and parentheses. This is also called algebraic calculation.

What will you learn?

Expanding parentheses (the distributive property).
Combining like terms.
Working systematically and clearly with formulas.

Calculating with letters is the "language" of engineering. It is essential for solving equations in subjects such as mathematics, physics, and economics.

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Goal: You can independently simplify expressions and maintain a clear overview of your intermediate steps.

This module consists of short explanatory videos, interactive examples, and practice exercises that you use as a supplement to the book and the lessons.

📚 Material

Chapter 3 of the book:

Basisvaardigheden Wiskunde

Douwe Jan Douwes & Jaap Grasmeijer

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🗓️ Schedule

This topic is covered in:

Venlo: Week 2 & 3
Eindhoven: Week 3