MathsYears 7–8Algebra

Formulae

Substitute values into formulae; rearrange simple formulae; derive formulae from context

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    A formula is a short maths rule that helps you work something out — like a recipe for numbers! 🍪

  2. 2

    What does a formula help you do?

  3. 3

    Let's use a formula to find the area of a rectangle that is 5 cm long and 3 cm wide. 📏

  4. 4

    Use the formula to find the area of a 4 cm by 6 cm rectangle. Drag the tiles to make the rectangle.

  5. 5

    What is the area of a 4 cm by 6 cm rectangle? (Use the formula length × width)

  6. 6

    Another formula: The perimeter of a rectangle is (length + width) × 2. That means add the length and width, then double it. 🟦

  7. 7

    What is the perimeter of a rectangle with length 5 cm and width 3 cm? (Use (l + w) × 2)

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