1. Expressions and Properties
Algebra 1 Unit 1
Expressions and Properties

2. Learning Target
1.1: I can translate real world problems into expressions using variables to represent values. (C.1.b)

3. Vocabulary
ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS: consists of sums and/or products of numbers and variables.
VARIABLES: symbols used to represent unspecified numbers or values.
TERM: a number, a variable, or a product or quotient of numbers and variables.
-TERMS are separated by a (+) or (-) sign.

4. Vocabulary cont. CONSTANT: a term that does not have a variable.
POWER: an expression in the form 𝑥 𝑛 . Ex) 𝑥 3
EXPONENT: is n in the power 𝑥 𝑛 . It indicates how many times x is used as a factor.
BASE: is x in the power 𝑥 𝑛 .

5. Label Parts of an expression
Label the parts of the powers below.
Ex. 1) Ex. 2) 𝑥 12
Ex. 3) 𝑦 7

6. Translating between Verbal and Algebraic Expressions
Addition (+)
Subtraction (-)
Multiplication (•)
Division (/)

7. Write a Verbal Expression  
Ex. 6) 𝑦−5
Ex. 7) ( y + 15)

8. Write an Algebraic Expression
Ex. 8) Twelve less than x.
Ex. 9) Two-fifths of a number y squared.
Ex. 10) Six times the difference of x and three.
Ex. 11) 20 divided by t to the fifth power.

9. Real World Application
Ex. 12) Sarah set up a lemonade stand and sold each glass for $ Write an algebraic expression to represent Sarah’s profit.
Ex. 13) Mr. Rodgers 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.

10. Real World Application
Ex. 14) In football, a touchdown is awarded 6 points and the team can try for an extra point after the touchdown. Write an expression that describes the number of points scored on touchdown and points after touchdowns by one team in a game.
Ex. 15) Sarah is planning a skating party for her daughter. The skating rink charges $3.25 for each child and a $25.00 fee for the cake and ice cream. Write an algebraic expression to represent the total cost for the skating party.

11. Learning Target
1.2: I can evaluate and simplify expressions using the order of operations.
NOTE: To evaluate an expression means to find its value.

12. Evaluate
Ex. 1) Ex. 2) 3 8

13. Order of Operations

14. Examples
Ex. 3) 48 ÷ 2 3 ∙3+5 ∙ 4 2
Ex. 4) (9 2 −9 ÷12]5

15. Examples
Ex. 5) [10+ 3−2 ) 2 +6
Ex. 6) − 6 ∙ − 5 ∙ 3 − 2

16. Examples
Ex. 7) (4 + 5 ) 2 3(7 − 4)
Ex. 8) 20− 4 2 ÷ −13

17. Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
-To evaluate an algebraic expression replace the variables with their values. Then find the value of the numerical expression using the order of operations.

18. Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
Ex. 9) Evaluate 2 𝑥 2 −𝑦 + 𝑧 2 , if x = -4, y = 3,
and z = 2.
Ex. 10) Evaluate 5𝑑+(6𝑓−𝑔 ) 2 , if 𝑑=4, 𝑓=3, and 𝑔=12.

19. Real World Connections
Ex. 11) a. The area of a triangle is one-half the product of the base 𝑏 and its height ℎ. Write an expression to represent the area of a triangle. 
b. Each side of the Great Pyramid in Egypt is a triangle. The base once measured 230 meters. The height of each triangle once measured 187 meters. Find the area of one side of the Great Pyramid.

20. Real World Connections
Ex. 12) Sarah works at the Florida University Athletic Ticket Office. One week she sold 15 preferred season tickets, 45 blue zone tickets, and 35 general admission tickets.
a. Write an expression to represent the amount of money Sarah processed.
  b. Use the Florida University Football ticket price table below to calculate the amount of money Sarah processed.

21. Learning Target
1.3: I can apply algebraic properties to simplify algebraic expressions. (C.1.c)

22. Vocabulary
Equivalent Expressions: expressions that represent the same number.
The properties on the next slide allow you to write an equivalent expression for a given expression.

23. Properties of Equality
Property
Words
Symbols
Examples
Key Words
Reflexive Property
Any quantity is equal to itself.
For any number a, a = a.
Symmetric Property
If one quantity equals a second quantity, then the second quantity equals the first.
For any numbers a and b, if a = b, then b = a.
Transitive Property
If one quantity equals a second quantity and the second quantity equals a third quantity, then the first quantity equals the third quantity.
For any numbers a, b, and c, if a = b and b = c, then a = c.
Substitution Property
A quantity may be substituted for its equal in any expression.
If a = b, then a may be replaced by b in any expression.

24. Properties of Equality
Name the Property of Equality illustrated in each example below.
The distance from Sarah’s house to the school is equal to the distance from the school to Sarah’s house.
If the area of a triangle is calculated by 1 2 𝑏ℎ. If you have a triangle with a base of 5 ft. and a height of 10 ft. you can calculate the area by solving (5)(10).
Having 2 apples plus 8 apples is the same as having 10 apples, and having 10 apples is the same as having 2 apples plus 8 apples.
If two quarters is equal to five dimes, and five dimes is equal to ten nickels, then two quarters is equal to ten nickels.

25. Properties of Addition and Multiplication
Property
Words
Symbols
Examples
Key Words
Commutative
The order in which you add or multiply numbers does not change the sum or product.
For any numbers a and b,
a+b = b+a
and
a•b = b•a
Associative Property
The way you group three or more numbers when adding or multiplying does not change their sum or product.
For and numbers a, b, and c, (a+b)+c = a+(b+c)
(a•b)•c = a•(b•c)

26. Identity Properties a + 0 = a 0 + a = a
Property
Words
Symbols
Examples
Key Words
Additive Identity Or
Identity Property of Addition
For any number a, the sum of a and 0 is a.
a + 0 = a
0 + a = a
Multiplicative Identity
Identity Property of Multiplication
For any number a, the product of a and 1 is a.
a • 1 = a
1 • a = a

27. Inverse Properties Additive Inverse Or Inverse Property of Addition
Words
Symbols
Examples
Key Words
Additive Inverse Or
Inverse Property of Addition
A number and its opposite are additive inverses of each other.
a + (-a) = 0
a – a = 0
Multiplicative Inverse
Inverse Property of Multiplication
For every number 𝑎 𝑏 , where a ≠ 0 and b ≠0, there is exactly one number 𝑏 𝑎 such that the product of 𝑎 𝑏 and 𝑏 𝑎 is 1.
𝑎 𝑏 • 𝑏 𝑎 = 1
𝑏 𝑎 • 𝑎 𝑏 = 1

28. Name the Property

29. Name the Property

30. Name the Property

31. Properties Checklist for Evaluating Expressions:
Identity Property of Addition
Identity Property of Multiplication
Inverse Property of Addition
Inverse Property of Multiplication
Multiplication Property of Zero
Substitution Property

32. Evaluate each expression. Name the property used in each step
7 4−3 −1+5∙ 1 5
7+ 9− 3 2

33. Evaluate each expression. Name the property used in each step
7∙ ÷3−5
6∙ (12÷4−3)