Mathematics A-Level
algebraic preparation
What algebraic preparation means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for WJEC.
Definition of algebraic preparation
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Reference: WJEC
Prior to differentiating, expressions must be rewritten as sums of individual power terms Axⁿ, splitting algebraic fractions and expanding products.
Topics that use algebraic preparation
- Differentiation (AS Unit 1: Pure Mathematics A) (WJEC A-Level)
Related terms
- Derivative
- derivative sign analysis
- differentiation from first principles
- linear operator
- Normal
- second derivative
- sketching gradient functions
- Stationary point
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