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1-4 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
Do Now
List words that indicate each operation.
1. addition
2. multiplication
Evaluate each expression.
3. 3x for x = 2
4. 5x – 4 – 3x for x = 7
Simplify each expression.
5. 3(2x)
6. 4(x + y)
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Objective
TSW simplify and evaluate algebraic
expressions.
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There are three different ways in which a
basketball player can score points during a game.
There are 1-point free throws, 2-point field goals,
and 3-point field goals. An algebraic expression
can represent the total points scored during a
game.
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To translate a real-world situation into an algebraic
expression, you must first determine the action being
described. Then choose the operation that is indicated
by the type of action and the context clues.
Action
Combine
Combine equal
groups
Separate
Separate into
equal groups
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Operation
Add
Possible Context Clues
How many total?
Multiply
How many altogether?
Subtract
How many more? How
many remaining?
Divide
How many in each group?
1-4 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
Example 1: Translating Words into Algebraic
Expressions
Write an algebraic expression to represent
each situation.
A. the number of apples in a basket
of 12 after n more are added
B. the number of days it will take to
walk 100 miles if you walk M miles
per day
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Example 1 continued
Write an algebraic expression to represent
each situation.
c. Lucy’s age y years after her 18th birthday
d. the number of seconds in h hours
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1-4 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
To evaluate an algebraic expression, substitute a
number for each variable and simplify by using
the order of operations. One way to remember the
order of operations is by using the mnemonic
PEMDAS.
Order of Operations
1.
2.
3.
4.
Parentheses and grouping symbols.
Exponents.
Multiply and Divide from left to right.
Add and Subtract from left to right.
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Example 2: Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
Evaluate the expression for the given values
of the variables.
2x – xy + 4y for x = 5 and y = 2
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Example 3: Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
Evaluate the expression for the given values
of the variables.
q2 + 4qr – r2 for r = 3 and q = 7
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Example 4
Evaluate x2y – xy2 + 3y for x = 2 and y = 5.
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1-4 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
Recall that the terms of an algebraic expression
are separated by addition or subtraction
symbols. Like terms have the same variables
raised to the same exponents. Constant terms
are like terms that always have the same value.
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To simplify an algebraic expression, combine like
terms by adding or subtracting their coefficients.
Algebraic expressions are equivalent if they
contain exactly the same terms when simplified.
Remember!
Terms that are written without a coefficient have
an understood coefficient of 1.
x2 = 1x2
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Example 5: Simplifying Expressions
Simplify the expression.
3x2 + 2x – 3y + 4x2
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Example 6: Simplifying Expressions
Simplify the expression.
j(6k2 + 7k) + 9jk2 – 7jk
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Example 7
Simplify the expression –3(2x – xy + 3y) – 11xy.
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Example 8: Application
Apples cost $2 per pound, and grapes cost
$3 per pound.
Write and simplify an expression for the total
cost if you buy 10 lb of apples and grapes
combined.
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Example 9: Application
Apples cost $2 per pound, and grapes cost
$3 per pound.
What is the total cost if 2 lb of the 10 lb are
apples?
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Example 10
A travel agent is selling 100 discount packages.
He makes $50 for each Hawaii package and $80
for each Cancún package.
Write an expression to represent the total the
agent will make selling a combination of the
two packages.
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Example 11
How much will he make if he sells 28
Hawaii packages?
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Example 12
Holly’s hybrid car gets 45 miles per gallon on the highway
and 25 miles per gallon in the city.
Write & simplify an expression for the total number of miles
she can drive if her fuel tank hold 15 gallons of gas.
Let h = # gallons used on the highway.
How many total miles can she drive on one tank of gas if she
used 5 gallons on the highway?
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Lesson Quiz: Part I
Write an algebraic expression to represent
each situation.
1. the number of cards in a 52-card deck after n
cards are dealt.
2. the number of days in W weeks
3. Evaluate: rq2 + 3qr + r2 for r = 5 and q = 2.
4. Simplify: 5h2 + 4k + 7h – 4h2.
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Lesson Quiz: Part II
Jake has only nickels and dimes in his
pocket.
5. Write and simplify an expression for the
total value if Jake has 20 coins.
6. How much does he have if he has 7 nickels?
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Lesson Quiz: Part I
Write an algebraic expression to represent
each situation.
1. the number of cards in a 52-card deck after n
cards are dealt. 52 – n
2. the number of days in W weeks 7W
3. Evaluate: rq2 + 3qr + r2 for r = 5 and q = 2. 75
4. Simplify: 5h2 + 4k + 7h – 4h2. h2 + 4k + 7h
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Lesson Quiz: Part II
Jake has only nickels and dimes in his
pocket.
5. Write and simplify an expression for the
total value if Jake has 20 coins.
Possible answer: $2 – ($0.05)N
6. How much does he have if he has 7 nickels?
$1.65
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