Using Formulae: Substituting into Word and Algebraic Formulae

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About Course

Use formulae written in words, such as cooking times and call-out charges, and formulae written in symbols, such as v = u + at, by substituting values correctly. Covers Functional Skills Level 1 and 2 and GCSE Foundation, with particular care over order of operations, negative numbers and units.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course supports Functional Skills and GCSE Maths revision in England. It is not produced or endorsed by any awarding body and is not an accredited qualification.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Follow a formula written in words step by step
  • Substitute numbers into algebraic formulae using the correct order of operations
  • Substitute negative values safely using brackets
  • Check that units match and that your answer is sensible

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Formulae written in words
  • Formulae written in symbols
  • Negative numbers and powers
  • Units, checking and real-world formulae

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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