Looking for some order to learn algebra

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In summary, the conversation discusses the confusion surrounding terms such as "simplify" and "solve" in the context of learning algebra. Suggestions for resources and topics to focus on, such as factoring, rational expressions, and equations, are also mentioned. The website mentioned, ncert.nic.in, provides free downloads of Indian syllabus-based textbooks for grades 1-12.
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i have some confusions with some terms ,especially terms like simplify , solve .
Factors ,GCF ,LCM

Should i start learning it like this ?
Simplify fraction
Simplify Algebraic expression
Simplify Algebraic fractions
Solve Algebraic equations

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The looks ok to me. You might look at Schaum's Outline of Elementary Algebra to see what they do.
 
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Thanks a lot :)
 
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rosekidcute said:
Simplify fraction
Simplify Algebraic expression
Simplify Algebraic fractions
Solve Algebraic equations
@FactChecker's suggestion is a good one, IMO.

The list above is a rough start, but most of the divisions are too broad to be very helpful.
We could include with "simplify fraction" these operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of rational expressions. Simplifying algebraic fractions usually means removing common factors from the numerator and denominator, and these depend on knowledge of factoring and least common multiple.

"Algebraic expression" could include lots of topics, including linear and quadratic expressions, rational expressions, expressions with radicals, expressions with exponents, and lots more.

"Algebraic equations" likewise includes many subtopics.
 
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Thanks a lot for the suggestions Mark44 ,
I was trying to download some texts from this website

http://ncert.nic.in/textbook/textbook.htm

You can freely download the ncert indian syallbus based textbooks from Grade 1 to Grade 12 for free
 

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