Algematics

It does YOUR algebra problems…

2
y = x − 4x − 5
2
y = x + 1x − 5x − 5
y = x(x + 1) − 5(x + 1)
y = (x + 1)(x − 5)

STEP BY STEP !
 What is Algematics ?
Algematics is a tool to help you do algebra
and other related topics in mathematics…

Whole Numbers Fractions Plane Shapes

Money
Algebra Integers

Percentage Ratios Indices

 Algematics at Work …
This screen shot of Algematics shows an algebraic
expression being expanded one step at a time:

Step
By
Step!
With Algematics you can …
 do your algebra homework
assignments yourself without
teacher help.
 correct your own work in algebra
and understand where you went
wrong.
 go on to more advanced work
without teacher or tutor assistance.
 increase your speed, accuracy,
confidence and success.
 Do Algebra Homework
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I’m STUCK!
Yourself …
Thank goodness Solve your problem with
for Algematics! simple commands and print
the solution if required.

Easily enter even advanced

algebra straight from your book
into Algematics!
 Correct your own work …
Factorise: Use Algematics to correct…
30a² + 5a – 60
You try first …
30a2 + 5a − 60
5( 6a2 + a − 12)
5( 6a2 + 9a − 8a − 12)
5(3a(2a + 3) + 4(2a + 3))
30a2 + 5a − 60
Factorising ...
5( 6a2 + a − 12)
Factorising ...
5( 6a2 + 9a − 8a − 12)
Factorising ...
5( 3a( 2a + 3) − 4( 2a + 3) )
Factorising ...
5( 2a + 3) ( 3a − 4)

 5(2a + 3)(3a + 4)
5(2a + 3)(3a − 4)
 Fix the error…
Go on to more advanced work …
Simplify...
2 1
2 − 2
a + 6a − 16 a + 11a + 24
Expand ...
( a + b + c) ( d + e + f )
Evaluate where: P = 600, r = 12.5, n = 5

F = P1 +
r
100 ( ) n x =
−b + b2 − 4ac
2a

Factorise...
7 5 3 4 4 2 6
3r s − 12r s + 3r s − 12 s
r
 Increase your speed …

By quickly locating errors in your work,

showing you the next step in a
calculation or generating complete
worked examples, Algematics can make
your study time much more productive!
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With A
Increase your confidence …
Explore pathways to the solution of a
problem without even one mathematical
error…

Finish 
Step 2 Step 2

Step 1 Step 1

Start
Enjoy the feeling of success …
 Visible Screen Features…
Click here to enter data

Click a toolbar
button to do a step
of your problem.

‘Worksheet’ area
displays the steps. It
expands up to 3 metres
square!
 Worked example…
Factorise the expression: x2 − 4x − 5 = 0

Step 1: Click on the data entry button

Step 2: Type your data in easy Algematics code

x[2]-4x-5=0
 Worked example continued…
Step 3: Click on the ‘F’ (for ‘factorise’) button to do one
factorising step. Repeat until the expression is fully factorised:

x2 − 4x − 5 = 0
Factorising, both sides ...
2
x + 1x − 5x − 5 = 0
Factorising, both sides ...
x(x + 1) − 5(x + 1) = 0
Factorising, both sides ...
(x + 1)(x − 5) = 0
 Algematics is great, because…
it covers a wide range of Algebra topics,
from simple to advanced levels.
it is easy to use for younger students.
the help database included with the
software demonstrates every step with
worked examples.
it works with the algebra you are doing
now. You and Algematics are a team!
 Algematics covers many topics…
Here are just a few: • Find a p
ercentage
of a quant
• Express ity
one quant
• Find th ity as a pe
• Construct expressions e w hole from rcentage o
• Increas a p e f another
e or decre r c e n tage of the
• Evaluate expressions • Percent ase by a g w h o le
a g e change iv e n p ercentage
• Change the subject of a formula
f r a c t i ons
• Simplify expressions m m on
n s t o c o r a c t io ns
• Operations on expressions and equations f r actio c i mal f
m a l t o d e ons
• Expand brackets • Deci c t io n s f f r a c t i
o m m on fra b t r a c t io no
r a c t ions
• Expand binomial expressions • C and s u on o f f
i t io n d i v is i
• Factorise expressions • Ad d a t io n and
• M u ltiplic
• Solve linear functions in one variable
• Simple interest
• Solve simultaneous equations est
• Compound inter
• Solve quadratic equations • Distrib
ute accor
• Direct ding to a
proportio given rati
• Inverse n o
proportio
and many, many more! n
 Algematics is easy to use…
Algematics is designed to be used by
students twelve years old and above.
Noteworthy features are:

• point and click operation

• easy data entry language for even difficult algebra expressions
• clever use of colour
• typing errors are flagged, and the reason for the error is
explained
• you can type just about any mathematical equation or expression
from year 10 or below, straight from the text book!
Fantastic help database…

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You and Algematics are a team!