A Mathematics Lesson Starter Of The Day

Practice Your Algebrra

(Practise Your Algebra)

If P = 7, Y = 8 and A = 5

Then:

P + Y = 15

5Y - A = 35

PYA = 280

A + A + A = 10Y - 65

You have four minutes
to write down as many
equations as you can
involving P, Y and A.

Have you included a variety of equations?

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Topics: Starter | Algebra

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