1. Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
Notes 1.3
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

2. Term
- Each part of an expression that is separated by an addition or subtraction sign
Coefficient
- The front number in each term

3. Constant
- A constant is basically a number, generally it does not have a variable

4. Simplifying the expression
7x – 3x
1 + x + 10x – 8

5. Distributing and Simplifying
3 + 2(x+4)
3(x – 1) – (x – 9)
x – 6(x - 2)

6. A calling card charges $1 for all phone calls up to 15 minutes and $
A calling card charges $1 for all phone calls up to 15 minutes and $.25 for each additional minute.
Write and simplify an expression that gives the total cost of a phone call that lasts m minutes, where m is at least 15.
Answer: (m – 15)

7. Homework:
p , 30-56