Basic algebraic manipulation

use and interpret algebraic manipulation, including:
• ab in place of a × b
• 3y in place of y + y + y and 3 × y
• a^2 in place of a × a, a^3 in place of a × a × a, a^2b in place of a × a × b
• a/b in place of a ÷ b
• coefficients written as fractions rather than as decimals
• brackets