Variables and Expressions

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Variables and Expressions

Vocabulary Variable – A symbol, usually a letter of the alphabet, such as the letter n, that is used to represent a number. Variable expression (A.K.A. - Algebraic Expression) – An expression, such as n – 5, that consists of one or more numbers and variables along with one or more arithmetic operations. (Note: No equal sign) Evaluate a Variable Expression – write the expression, substitute a number for each variable, and simplify the result.

How Do You Describe a Variable Expression? Meaning Operation

State the meaning of the variable expression and name the operation Please click to bypass answer slide A

2 times w; Multiplication 7 divided by n; Division 6 plus p; Addition Answer: State the meaning of the variable expression and name the operation Click in the middle of the window to view each answer 8 minus x; Subtraction 2 times w; Multiplication 7 divided by n; Division 6 plus p; Addition You must click on the answer to return to the previous slide

More Variable Expressions or Algebraic Expressions An algebraic expression can consist of one or more numbers and variables along with one or more arithmetic operations.

More Variable Expressions or Algebraic Expressions **Verbal expressions are usually more detailed than stating the meaning. Verbal expressions are used to translate words or language into variable or algebraic equations. They consist of key words that help identify the type of equation that will need to be simplified. These key words are usually introduced when writing variable expressions and writing equations for problem solving. More Variable Expressions or Algebraic Expressions Examples: **Verbal expression Algebraic Expressions a divided by b; minus 7 (note: fractions are division problems) r times the product of 4 and k (note: multiplication is implied when two or more letters xy or numbers 4k are together and there is no operation symbol). The product of 5xy divided by 3z The sum of 4 and n; divided by m

Evaluate a Variable Expression Evaluate a Variable Expression: Write the expression, substitute a number for each variable, and simplify the result. Value of a Variable: A number that may be substituted or assigned to a particular variable; such as n = 3; or x = 5.

Evaluate a Variable Expression Example 1: Evaluate each expression when n = 4 Substitute 4 for n. Simplify Simplify (means to solve the problem or perform as many of the indicated operations as possible.) Solution: Substitute 4 for n. Simplify Solution:

Evaluate a Variable Expression Example 2: Evaluate each expression when x = 8 Substitute 8 for x. Simplify Solution: Simplify (means to solve the problem or perform as many of the indicated operations as possible.) Using parenthesis is the preferred method to show multiplication. Additional ways to show multiplication are: Note: No operation sign between a variable and number– indicates multiplication problem. Substitute 8 for x. Simplify Recall that division problems are also fractions – this problem could be written as: Solution:

Evaluate a Variable Expression Example 3: Evaluate each expression given x = 4, y = 6, z = 24. Substitute 4 for x; 6 for y. simplify Recall: No operation sign between variable(s) and a number– indicates multiplication problem. xy means 4(6); 5xy means 5(4)(6) Solution: Recall: Solution:

Evaluate a Variable Expression You Try IT: Evaluate each expression when a = 6, b = 12, and c = 3 A A A A A A

Evaluate a Variable Expression Click in the middle of the window to view each answer You Try IT: Answers Evaluate each expression when a = 6, b = 12, and c = 3 Notice that all the numbers and letters are together and that there are no operation symbols which indicates that this is a multiplication problem. Substitute the value for a = 6 and c = 3 into the problem and multiply multiply Click to return to “You try it” slide Simplified

Evaluate a Variable Expression Click in the middle of the window to view each answer You Try IT: Answers Evaluate each expression when a = 6, b = 12, and c = 3 Division Problem Substitute the value for a = 6 and c = 3 into the problem and divide Simplified Another way to solve division problems is to write them as fractions and simplify. Click to return to “You try it” slide

Evaluate a Variable Expression Click in the middle of the window to view each answer You Try IT: Answers Evaluate each expression when a = 6, b = 12, and c = 3 Addition problem Substitute the value for a = 6, b=12, and c = 3 into the problem, then add Add Simplified Click to return to “You try it” slide

Evaluate a Variable Expression Click in the middle of the window to view each answer You Try IT: Answers Evaluate each expression when a = 6, b = 12, and c = 3 multiplication problem Substitute the value for b=12 and a = 6 into the problem, then multiply Simplified Click to return to “You try it” slide

Evaluate a Variable Expression Click in the middle of the window to view each answer You Try IT: Answers Evaluate each expression when a = 6, b = 12, and c = 3 Subtraction problem Substitute the value for b=12 and a = 3 into the problem, then Subtract Simplified Click to return to “You try it” slide

Evaluate a Variable Expression Click in the middle of the window to view each answer You Try IT: Answers Evaluate each expression when a = 6, b = 12, and c = 3 Division problem Substitute the value for c=3 and b = 12 into the problem, then Divide Note: It is better to rewrite this division problem as a fraction. This fraction can now be reduced to its simplest form. Divide both numerator and denominator by the GCF = (3) to reduce this fraction. Click to return to “You try it” slide Simplified It is OK to have a fraction as an answer.