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Algebra - Short Problems


The collections below contain short problems about Algebra.

For other curriculum areas, visit our collection of Short Problems.

You may also be interested in our longer problems on Algebra.
Age 11 to 16

Creating and Manipulating Linear and Quadratic Expressions - Short Problems

A collection of short problems on creating algebraic expressions.

Age 11 to 16

Equations and Formulae - Short Problems

A collection of short problems on equations and formulae.

Age 11 to 16

Patterns and Sequences - Short Problems

A collection of short problems on patterns and sequences.

Age 11 to 16

Functions and Graphs - Short Problems

A collection of short problems on straight line graphs.

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