Algebraic Expressions
Unit 7 – Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
Vocabulary Expressions - A mathematical representation containing numbers, variables, and operation symbols; an expression does not include an equality or inequality symbol. Example: (5+2)− 27 ÷3 (arithmetic/numerical expression) 2a +3b (algebraic/symbolic expression) Constant – A quantity that does not change its value in a given expression or equation Example: 3s + 4, 3 and 4 are constants Coefficient – A constant that multiplies a variable Example: 3x + 4y = 14, 3 is the coefficient of x and 4 is the coefficient of y
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Geometry Example Solve. A square has a length of g yards. Find the perimeter of the square in terms of g. g + g + g + g 4g yards
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Geometry Example Solve. An equilateral triangle has sides measuring d inches long. Find the perimeter of the equilateral triangle in terms of d. d + d + d 3d inches
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Geometry Example Solve. A rectangle has a width of 2 feet and a length of m feet. Find the perimeter of the rectangle in terms of m. m + 2 + m + 2 2m + 4 feet
Simplifying Algebraic Expression Geometry Practice Solve. A piece of wire is bent in the shape of a regular octagon. Each side of the octagon is h centimeters long. What is the total length of the wire in terms of h? h + h + h + h + h + h + h + h 8h cm
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Addition Examples Simplify each expression 2c + 3c c + c + c + c + c 5c 3g + 4g g + g + g + g + g + g + g 7g
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Addition Practice Simplify each expression 8p + 3p 11p 6m + 10m 16m 42d + d 43d 16y + 4y 20y
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Subtraction Examples Simplify each expression 5t - 2t 3t 7x - 4x 3x
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Subtraction Practice Simplify each expression 18p - 2p 16p 44m - 15m 29m 6d - 6d 15y – y 14y
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Mixed Practice State whether each pair of expressions is equivalent 7p + 3p and 3p + 6p 10p and 9p no 9t + 3t and 6t + 6t 12t and 12t yes 5d - d and 6n 4d and 6n no 7i – 2i and 9i - 4i 5i and 5i yes