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Prealgebra is a subject in mathematics that is generally offered for students as a preparation for algebra. It is a mix of different middle-school topics to get the student ready for algebra.
 
Prealgebra is a subject in mathematics that is generally offered for students as a preparation for algebra. It is a mix of different middle-school topics to get the student ready for algebra.
 
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If Bob is <math>65</math> years old and is <math>5</math> times <math>3</math> more years than hold old John is, how old is John.[i]Answer: 10[/i]
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If Bob is <math>65</math> years old and is <math>5</math> times <math>3</math> more years than hold old John is, how old is John.
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Revision as of 17:00, 22 January 2020

Definition

Pre (before) - algebra

A course which the level is lower than algebra.

AoPS Course

Prealgebra is a subject in mathematics that is generally offered for students as a preparation for algebra. It is a mix of different middle-school topics to get the student ready for algebra.

Example Problem

If Bob is $65$ years old and is $5$ times $3$ more years than hold old John is, how old is John.

Answer: 10

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