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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 9
What topic	algebra
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Welcome to your first lesson on Algebra. Algebra is all about using letters and symbols to represent numbers and solve mathematical problems.

Warm-Up Exercise

Let's start with a warm-up exercise to get you into the algebraic mindset.

Question:

If the cost of a pen is x dollars and the cost of a notebook is y dollars, how much will it cost to buy p pens and n notebooks?

Solution:

The total cost would be px + ny dollars. This is an example of using letters to represent quantities and finding a mathematical expression to solve a problem.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Understand the basic concepts of algebra
• Solve algebraic equations
• Demonstrate the use of algebra in real-world problems

Let's Get Started

Now that you've warmed up, it's time to delve deeper into the world of algebra. Grab your textbooks and let's get started!