1. Objective: evaluate algebraic expressions
Chapter 1
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1-1 Variables and Expressions
Objective: evaluate algebraic expressions

2. Agenda Warm Up Problem of the Day Lesson Presentation
Practice Activity
Quiz

3. Warm Up
Evaluate.
1. 21  2(3) 15
 9 31
3. 2(9) + (3) 21
4. 6(1.4) + 12
20.4
5. 7(2.9)  5
15.3

4. Problem of the Day
Miss Smith obtained the prices below from the landscape company. She plans to buy five birch, two elm, one dogwood, and two oak trees. The landscape company will charge her $15 to plant each tree. How much will it cost?
$337.90
Trees
Price
Maple
Elm
Oak
Dogwood
Crab apple
Birch
$16.99
$22.99
$19.99
$23.99
$26.99
$17.99

5. Learn to evaluate algebraic expressions.

6. Vocabulary variable coefficient algebraic expression constant evaluate
substitute

7. A variable is a letter that represents a value that can change or vary.
The coefficient is the number multiplied by the variable.
Coefficient
Variable

8. An algebraic expression has one or more variables.
In the algebraic expression x + 6, 6 is a constant because it does not change.
To evaluate an algebraic expression, substitute a given number for the variable, and find the value of the resulting numerical expression.

9. Examples 1A and 1B:
Evaluating Algebraic Expressions with One Variable
Evaluate each expression for the given value of the variable.
A. x – 5 for x = 12
12 – 5
Substitute 12 for x. 7
Subtract.
B. 2y + 1 for y = 4
2(4) + 1
Substitute 4 for y.
8 + 1
Multiply. 9
Add.

10. Evaluating Algebraic Expressions with One Variable
Example 1C:
Evaluating Algebraic Expressions with One Variable
Evaluate the expression for the given values of the variable.
C. 6(n + 2) – 4 for n = 5, 6, 7 5 6 7
n Substitute Parentheses Multiply Subtract
6(5 + 2) – 4
6(7) – 4
42 – 4 38
6(6 + 2) – 4
6(8) – 4
48 – 4 44
6(7 + 2) – 4
6(9) – 4
54 – 4 50

11. Try This: Examples 1A and 1B
Evaluate each expression for the given value of the variable.
A. x + 5 for x = 3
3 + 5
Substitute 3 for x. 8
Add.
B. 4c + 1 for c = 11
4(11) + 1
Substitute 11 for c.
44 + 1
Multiply. 45
Add.

12. Try This: Example 1C
Evaluate the expression for the given values of the variable.
C. 5(n + 3) – 2 for n = 3, 4, 5 3 4 5
n Substitute Parentheses Multiply Subtract
5(3 + 3) – 2
5(6) – 2
30 – 2 28
5(4 + 3) – 2
5(7) – 2
35 – 2 33
5(5 + 3) – 2
5(8) – 2
40 – 2 38

13. Evaluating Algebraic Expressions with Two Variables
Additional Example 2:
Evaluating Algebraic Expressions with Two Variables
Evaluate each expression for the given value of the variables.
A. 4x + 3y for x = 2 and y = 1
4(2) + 3(1)
Substitute 2 for x and 1 for y.
8 + 3
Multiply. 11
Add.
B. 8.5 r – 2p for r = 2 and p = 5.5
8.5(2) – 2(5.5)
Substitute 2 for r and 5.5 for p.
17 – 11
Multiply. 6
Subtract.

14. Try This: Example 2
Evaluate each expression for the given value of the variables.
A. 3x + 2y for x = 3 and y = 4
3(3) + 2(4)
Substitute 3 for x and 4 for y.
9 + 8
Multiply. 17
Add.
B. 8q – 3.5r for q = 2.5 and r = 2
8(2.5) – 3.5(2)
Substitute 2.5 for q and 2 for r.
20 – 7
Multiply. 13
Subtract.

15. Additional Example 3A: Physical Science Application
Use the expression 1.8c + 32 to convert the boiling point temperature from degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit.
A. Boiling point of water at sea level: 100°C
1.8c + 32
1.8(100) + 32
Substitute 100 for c.
Multiply.
212
Add.
100°C = 212°F
Water boils at 212°F.

16. Additional Example 3B: Physical Science Application
Convert the temperature from degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit.
B. Antarctica’s highest recorded temperature (Vanda Station, Scott Coast): 15°C
1.8c + 32
1.8(15) + 32
Substitute 15 for c.
Multiply. 59
Add.
15°C = 59°F
The highest recorded temperature in Antarctica is 59°F.

17. Try This: Example 3A
Use the expression 1.8c + 32 to convert each boiling point temperature from degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit.
A. Boiling point of water at an altitude of 4400 meters: 85°C
1.8c + 32
1.8(85) + 32
Substitute 85 for c.
Multiply.
185
Add.
85°C = 185°F
Water boils at 185°F at 4400 m.

18. Try This: Example 3B
Convert the temperature from degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit.
B. Europe’s highest recorded temperature (Seville, Spain): 50°C
1.8c + 32
1.8(50) + 32
Substitute 50 for c.
Multiply.
122
Add.
50°C = 122°F
The highest recorded temperature in Europe is 122°F.

19. Lesson Quiz 1. 6x + 9 for x = 3 2. x + 14 for x = 8
Evaluate each expression for the given values of the variables.
1. 6x + 9 for x = 3
2. x + 14 for x = 8
3. 4x + 3y for x = 2, y = 3
x – 2.9y for x = 19, y = 6
5. If n is the amount of money in a savings account, then the expression n n can be used to find the amount in the account after it has earned interest for one year. Find the total in the account after one year if $500 is the initial amount. 27 22 17 13
$515

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