1) The document defines key algebra terms like variables, expressions, and evaluating expressions.
2) It provides examples of writing algebraic expressions for word phrases like "ten more than a number" and evaluating expressions.
3) The document shows how to complete tables by applying algebraic expressions to input values.
4. Definitions
• Algebraic expression – a group of
numbers, symbols, and variables
that express an operation or a
series of operations.
• m+8
• r–3
5. Definitions
• Evaluate an algebraic expression –
To find the value of an algebraic
expression by substituting numbers
for variables.
• m+8 m=2 2 + 8 = 10
• r–3 r=5 5–3=2
6. Definitions
• Simplify – Combine like terms
and complete all operations
m=2
•m+8+m 2m+8
• (2 x 2) + 8 4 + 8 = 12
7. Words That Lead to Addition
• Sum
• More than
• Increased
• Plus
• Altogether
8. Words That Lead to Subtraction
• Decreased
• Less
• Difference
• Minus
• How many more
9. Write Algebraic Expressions
for These Word Phrases
• Ten more than a number n + 10
• A number decrease by 5 w-5
• 6 less than a number x-6
• A number increased by 8 n+8
• The sum of a number & 9 n+9
• 4 more than a number y+4
10. Write Algebraic Expressions
for These Word Phrases
• A number s plus 2 s+2
• A number decrease by 1 k-1
• 31 less than a number x - 31
• A number b increased by 7 b+7
• The sum of a number & 6 n+6
• 9 more than a number z+9
14. Write an Algebraic Expression
for These Situations
• Scott’s brother is 2 years younger than
Scott
s-2
• The sum of two numbers is 12
v + c = 12
• The difference between two numbers is 5
m–n=5