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Variables and Expressions

This document covers variables, expressions, and evaluating expressions in algebra. It defines key terms like variables, constants, and expressions. It provides examples of translating between algebraic expressions and words, evaluating expressions, and using expressions to model real-world situations. The examples are followed by practice problems to check understanding.

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Variables and Expressions

This document covers variables, expressions, and evaluating expressions in algebra. It defines key terms like variables, constants, and expressions. It provides examples of translating between algebraic expressions and words, evaluating expressions, and using expressions to model real-world situations. The examples are followed by practice problems to check understanding.

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Joseph Murphy
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1-1 and Expressions 1-1 Variables Variables and Expressions

Warm Up

Lesson Presentation Lesson Quiz

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Warm Up
Add or subtract. 1. 6 + 104 110 2. 12(9) 108

3. 23 8 15
Multiply or divide.

4.

5. 324 18 18
7. 13.5(10) 135

6.

8. 18.2 2 9.1

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Objectives
Translate between words and algebra. Evaluate algebraic expressions.

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Vocabulary
variable constant numerical expression algebraic expression evaluate

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A variable is a letter or a symbol used to represent a value that can change. A constant is a value that does not change. A numerical expression contains only constants and operations. An algebraic expression may contain variables, constants, and operations.

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You will need to translate between algebraic expressions and words to be successful in math.

Plus, sum, increased by

Minus, difference, less than

Times, product, Divided by, quotient equal groups of


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Writing Math These expressions all mean 2 times y: 2y 2(y) 2y (2)(y) 2xy (2)y

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Example 1: Translating from Algebra to Words Give two ways to write each algebra expression in words.
A. 9 + r the sum of 9 and r 9 increased by r C. 7m the product of m and 7 m times 7 B. q 3 the difference of q and 3 3 less than q D. j 6 the quotient of j and 6 j divided by 6

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Check It Out! Example 1 Give two ways to write each algebra expression in words.
1a. 4 - n 4 decreased by n

1b.
the quotient of t and 5 t divided by 5 1d. 3(h) the product of 3 and h 3 times h

n less than 4
1c. 9 + q the sum of 9 and q q added to 9

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To translate words into algebraic expressions, look for words that indicate the action that is taking place.

Put together, combine

Add

Find how much more or less

Subtract

Multiply
Put together equal groups
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Divide
Separate into equal groups

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Example 2A: Translating from Words to Algebra

John types 62 words per minute. Write an expression for the number of words he types in m minutes.

m represents the number of minutes that John types.


62 m or 62m Think: m groups of 62 words

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Example 2B: Translating from Words to Algebra

Roberto is 4 years older than Emily, who is y years old. Write an expression for Robertos age y represents Emilys age. y+4 Think: older than means greater than.

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Example 2C: Translating from Words to Algebra

Joey earns $5 for each car he washes. Write an expression for the number of cars Joey must wash to earn d dollars. d represents the total amount that Joey will earn. Think: How many groups of $5 are in d?

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Check It Out! Example 2a
Lou drives at 65 mi/h. Write an expression for the number of miles that Lou drives in t hours.

t represents the number of hours that Lou drives.


65t Think: number of hours times rate per hour.

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Check It Out! Example 2b
Miriam is 5 cm taller than her sister, than her sister who is m centimeters tall. Write an expression for Miriams height in centimeters. m represents Miriams sister's height in centimeters. m + 5 Think: Miriam's height is 5 added to her sister's height.

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Check It Out! Example 2c Elaine earns $32 per day. Write an expression for the amount she earns in d days. d represents the amount of money Elaine will earn each day.
32d Think: The number of days times the amount Elaine would earn each day.

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To evaluate an expression is to find its value.

To evaluate an algebraic expression, substitute numbers for the variables in the expression and then simplify the expression.

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Example 3: Evaluating Algebraic Expression Evaluate each expression for a = 4, b =7, and c = 2.
A. b c bc=72 =5 B. ac ac = 4 2 =8 Substitute 7 for b and 2 for c. Simplify. Substitute 4 for a and 2 for c. Simplify.

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Check It Out! Example 3
Evaluate each expression for m = 3, n = 2, and p = 9. a. mn mn = 3 2 =6 b. p n pn=92 =7 c. p m pm=93 =3
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Substitute 3 for m and 2 for n. Simplify. Substitute 9 for p and 2 for n. Simplify.

Substitute 9 for p and 3 for m. Simplify.

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Example 4a: Recycling Application
Approximately eighty-five 20-ounce plastic bottles must be recycled to produce the fiberfill for a sleeping bag. Write an expression for the number of bottles needed to make s sleeping bags. The expression 85s models the number of bottles to make s sleeping bags.

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Example 4b: Recycling Application Continued
Approximately eighty-five 20-ounce plastic bottles must be recycled to produce the fiberfill for a sleeping bag. Find the number of bottles needed to make 20, 50, and 325 sleeping bags.

Evaluate 85s for s = 20, 50, and 325.


s 85s
To make 20 sleeping bags 1700 bottles are needed. To make 50 sleeping bags 4250 bottles are needed. To make 325 sleeping bags 27,625 bottles are needed.

20 50
325
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85(20) = 1700
85(50) = 4250 85(325) = 27,625

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Writing Math A replacement set is a set of numbers that can be substituted for a variable. The replacement set in Example 4 is (20, 50, and 325).

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Check It Out! Example 4a
To make one sweater, 63 twenty ounce plastic drink bottles must be recycled.

Write an expression for the number of bottles needed to make s sweaters. The expression 63s models the number of bottles to make s sweaters.

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Check It Out! Example 4b Continued
To make one sweater, 63 twenty ounce plastic drink bottles must be recycled. Find the number of bottles needed to make 12, 25 and 50 sweaters.

Evaluate 63s for s = 12, 25, and 50.


s 63s
To make 12 sweaters 756 bottles are needed. To make 25 sweaters 1575 bottles are needed. To make 50 sweaters 3150 bottles are needed.

12 25
50
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63(12) = 756
63(25) = 1575 63(50) = 3150

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Lesson Quiz: Part I
Give two ways to write each algebraic expression in words.

1. j 3 The difference of j and 3; 3 less than j. 2. 4p


4 times p; The product of 4 and p.

3. Mark is 5 years older than Juan, who is y years old. Write an expression for Marks age. y + 5

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Lesson Quiz: Part II
Evaluate each expression for c = 6, d = 5, and e = 10. d 4. e 1 5. c + d 11 2 Shemika practices basketball for 2 hours each day. 6. Write an expression for the number of hours she practices in d days. 2d 7. Find the number of hours she practices in 5, 12, and 20 days. 10 hours; 24 hours; 40 hours
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