
*** WHAT'S COVERED ***
1. Understanding Algebraic Identities.
2. Rules for Working with Identities.
3. Method for Proving Algebraic Identities.
* Manipulating one side algebraically until it is identical to the other side.
* Using techniques like expanding brackets, simplifying by collecting like terms, and factorising.
4. Worked Examples.
5. Notation in Proof Questions.
*** EXAM BOARD INFO ***
This video is suitable for maths courses around the world.
KS3 - Not on your course
GCSE Foundation - Not on your course
GCSE Higher - All on your course
*** CHAPTERS ***
0:00 Intro: What is an Algebraic Identity?
0:32 The Identity Symbol
0:43 Key Rule: Don't Move Terms Across the Identity Symbol
1:10 How to Prove an Identity: Make One Side Match the Other
1:33 General Strategy: Simplify Left Hand Side
1:46 Example 1
2:44 Example 2
4:00 Note on Proof Questions Using '=' Instead of '≡'
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