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Example 2-1b Objective Evaluate expressions and identify properties

Example 2-1b Vocabulary Variable A symbol, usually a letter, used to represent a number x a y

Example 2-1b Vocabulary Algebraic expression An expression that contains a variable, a number, and at least one operation symbol 4n x - 3

Example 2-1b Vocabulary Numerical expression An expression that contains numbers and at least one operation –

Example 2-1b Vocabulary evaluate To find the numerical value of the expression

Example 2-1b Vocabulary powers Numbers written using exponents

Example 2-1b Vocabulary equation A mathematical sentence that contains an equal sign (=) = 7 X - 4 = 8

Example 2-1b Vocabulary Open sentence An equation that contains a variable 2x - 4 = 12

Example 2-1b Vocabulary property An open sentence that is true for any numbers

Example 2-1b Vocabulary counterexample A statement or example that shows a conjecture is false

Example 2-1b Vocabulary Order of operations A set of rules to evaluate expressions

Example 2-1b Order of Operations Rules 1.Do all operations within grouping symbols first. ( ) [ ] { } 2.Evaluate all powers before other operations. exponents 3 2 square roots  16 3.Multiply and divide in order from left to right.  x3(4) 4.Add and subtract in order from left to right. + - Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally P E MD AS

Lesson 2 Contents Example 1Evaluate a Numerical Expression Example 2Evaluate Algebraic Expressions Example 3Evaluate Algebraic Expressions

Example 2-1a Evaluate 1/4  Write problem  ( 8  2 ) Follow the rules of Order of Operations P E MD AS Work inside parenthesis first Bring down  Divide 8 by   4

Example 2-1a Evaluate 1/4  Follow the rules of Order of Operations P E MD AS  4 Multiply before adding and subtracting Bring down Multiply 2 

Example 2-1a Evaluate 1/4  Follow the rules of Order of Operations P E MD AS Add and subtract from left to right Bring down - 8 Add Subtract Answer: 4

Example 2-1b Evaluate Answer: 2 1/3 

Example 2-2a Evaluate the expression 2/3 Write problem 3r + 2s - 4 Replace r with 6 3(6) Replace s with 3 3(6) + 2(3) Bring down - 4 3(6) + 2(3) - 4

Example 2-2a Evaluate the expression 2/3 3(6) + 2(3) - 4 Follow the rules of Order of Operations P E MD AS Multiply before adding and subtracting 18 Multiply 3(6) Bring down + Multiply 2(3) Bring down - 4

Example 2-2a Evaluate the expression 2/3 Follow the rules of Order of Operations P E MD AS Add and subtract from left to right 24 Add Bring down - 4 Subtract Answer: 20

Example 2-2b Answer: 24 Evaluate the expression 2/3

Example 2-3a Evaluate the expression 3/3 Write problem Replace q with 5 Replace r with 6 Bring down - 3

Example 2-3a Evaluate the expression 3/3 Follow the rules of Order of Operations P E MD AS Remember: The fraction bar is a grouping symbol Work in the numerator first Multiply 6(5) 30. Now work in the denominator Multiply 3(6) 18 Bring down

Example 2-3a Evaluate the expression 3/3 Follow the rules of Order of Operations P E MD AS 30. Finish working in the denominator Bring down Now use the fraction bar as division Subtract Divide 30 by 15 2 Answer: 2

Example 2-3b Answer: 2 Evaluate the expression 3/3

End of Lesson 2 Assignment Lesson 1:2 Variables, Expressions & Properties All

Example 2-4a Name the property shown by Multiplying by 1 does not change the number. Answer: This is the Multiplicative Identity. 4/4

Example 2-4b Name the property shown by the statement Answer: Commutative Property of Multiplication 4/4