Topic: Expressions & Equations
HF201 & 202 Page 12
L 3.1 p.82
Level: Apply
Do: Simplify an algebraic expression by combining like terms.
Essential Question: How can you simplify an algebraic expression?
Questions:
Notes on Algebraic Expressions top p.82
_______________________ A combination of
variables, numbers and at least one operation.
________________ have the same variable raised
to the same exponent or are constants (numbers).
Parts of an algebraic expression separated by a
plus sign are called ______________.
Numerical factor of a variable term is called a
___________________.
_________________ is a number with no variable
attached.
Questions:
A) Identifying Terms and Like Terms.
Identify the terms and like terms in the expression.
1)
Terms:
Like Terms:
Coefficients:
Constants:
2)
Terms:
Like Terms:
Coefficients:
Constants:
An algebraic expression is in __________ ________ when it has ____
_______ _________ and no ______________. To __________
like terms, _______ the coefficients and follow integer rules.
B) Simplifying an Algebraic Expression.
Simplify the expression.
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Questions:
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C) Simplifying an Algebraic Expression.
Simplify.
Questions:
D) Real-Life Application.
You and a group of friends decide to go to the movies. Each
person in the group buys a ticket, a large drink and a medium
popcorn. Write an expression in simplest form that represents
the amount of money the group spends at the movies.
Summary: