1. DO NOW

2. Section 1.1 Variable and Expressions
Write a verbal expression for algebraic expressions.
Write algebraic expressions for verbal expressions
SWBAT:

3. xn Definitions exponent base power Algebraic expression:
consists of sums/products of numbers and variables.
Variables:
Symbols used to represent unspecified number or values.
Term:
A number, variable, or product/quotient of numbers and variables.
Order of Operations:
PEMDAS xn
exponent
base
power

4. Variable and Expression
Write the verbal expression for each algebraic expression.
1, 3x z2 + 15
Try on your own:
1. 16u2 – ½ a + 6

5. Translating Verbal Expressions – pg 6
Operation
Verbal Phrase
Addition
More than, sum, plus, increased by, added to
Subtraction
Less than, subtracted from, difference, decreased by, minus
Multiplication
Product of, multiplied by, times, of
Division
Quotient of, divided by
Move Down

6. Examples: Write an algebraic expression for each verbal expression.
A number t more than 6.
10 less than the product of 7 and f
Two thirds of the volume v
The product of p and 6

7. Open Ended:
Mr. Martin orders 250 key chains printed with his athletic team’s logo and 500 pencils printed with their web address. Write an algebraic expression that represents the cost of the order.
250k + 500p
Kathie estimates that 1/8 of the people who order beverages also order pastries. Write an algebraic expression to represent this situation.
b + 1/8 b

8. Did We Reach Our Objective?
Write verbal expressions
for algebraic expressions
Write algebraic expressions for verbal expressions

9. Homework Section 1.1 Worksheet – Variable and Verbal Expressions
Sign up for Remind!! (directions on my webpage)