NEW! Algebra Essentials Online Course
Understanding the four basic mathematical operations (not memorizing steps!) provides a strong foundation for the math skills you need for the GED®.
The four basic operations and their inverses
The symbols (operands) mathematicians use to indicate each operation
The vocabulary words sum, difference, product, and quotient
The definition of each operation
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Preparing for algebra? Practice identifying the four basic operations and their inverses and writing simple arithmetic expressions.
Ready to see how this skill applies to algebra? Practice inverses and writing simple algebraic expressions with more operations.
Already familiar with algebra? Deepen understanding by writing and simplifying algebraic expressions with basic operations.