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Algebraic expressions and factoring · GRE · Courselo

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Quantitative Reasoning: algebra

Algebraic expressions and factoring

Quantitative Reasoning: algebra · Lesson 1 of 5

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Unit 5

Quantitative Reasoning: algebra

5 lessons · 5 h 20 min of study

Algebraic expressions and factoringReading · 0%
Linear equations, systems and inequalities1 h of study
Quadratics, functions and defined operations1 h 10 min of study
Algebraic word problems1 h 10 min of study
Coordinate geometry1 h of study

This unit is ≈11% of the GRE, across 5 lessons. Full syllabus

Lesson 1 of 5 · Quantitative Reasoning: algebra

Algebraic expressions and factoring

3 quick checks≈2% of the testCore: Core: tested on most papers

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By the end you’ll be able to

Simplify, expand and factor polynomial expressions
Use the special products (difference of squares, perfect squares) to evaluate or compare expressions without solving
Simplify rational expressions, noting values that make them undefined
Evaluate expressions such as x^2 + y^2 from given sums and products

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Adaptive questions on algebraic expressions and factoring.

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