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    Higher tier - Algebra - Notation, vocabulary and manipulation — Eduqas GCSE Mathematics

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    1. use and interpret algebraic notation, including: • ab in place of a × b • 3y in place of y + y + y and 3 × y • a² in place of a × a, a³ in place of a × a × a, a²b in place of a × a × b • a/b in place of a ÷ b • coefficients written as fractions rather than as decimals • brackets

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