Use of Symbols & Index Laws

Writing maths using letters and the rules that govern powers and roots.

Algebraic Notation

The unwritten rules of algebra shorthand — what 3x, ab, and x/y actually mean and why notation matters.

Index Law Basics

The three core index laws — multiply, divide, and raise a power to a power — explained clearly with worked examples.

Negative and Fractional Indices

What negative and fractional powers actually mean, and how to evaluate them without a calculator.