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Algebra rests on five basic rules that govern how numbers and variables behave.

• Commutative property: adding or multiplying in any order gives the same result, as in x + 4 = 4 + x.
• Associative property: grouping does not change a sum or product, so (a + b) + c = a + (b + c).
• Distributive property: you multiply a number by each term inside parentheses, like 3(x + 2) = 3x + 6.
• Identity and inverse properties: adding 0 or multiplying by 1 changes nothing, while opposites cancel out: x + (−x) = 0.

Personalized tutoring turns these rules into habits you can use confidently on any equation.

The going rate for algebra tutoring in Pelham averages $50/h.

This rate varies depending on several factors:

• Level: Algebra 1 usually costs less than Algebra 2 or college-level courses.
• Experience: certified teachers and specialists often have higher rates than students tutoring peers.
• Frequency: booking a weekly package is often cheaper than paying for single lessons.
• Format: video call sessions and in-person lessons can come with different rates.

Many tutors offer package discounts when you book several lessons.

The golden rule of algebra says that whatever you do to one side of an equation, you must do to the other.

• Balance: each side of the equation must carry the same value from the first line to the last.
• Inverse operations: use subtraction to undo addition and division to undo multiplication.
• Worked example: in 2x + 3 = 11, subtracting 3 on both sides leaves 2x = 8, and dividing both sides by 2 gives x = 4.
• Quick check: plug your answer back into the original equation to confirm both sides match.

An experienced tutor adapts the pace to you and explains the logic behind each move.

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