1. Variables, Algebraic Expressions, and Simple Equations

2. Can you form your own definition of a variable based on the following?
These are variables These are not
A, C, n
3, 10, 75, 8,
12, 1, 0
A = # , C = #,
X = #,r = #, n = #
= #

3. Discuss and make a list of similarities and differences (compare and contrast)
These are variables These are not
How they’re the same:
A = # , C = #,
X = #,r = #, n = #
= #
A, C, n
3, 10, 75, 8,
12, 1, 0
How they’re different:
Use interwrite board to fill in

4. See if your definition that you came up with matches the definition of a variable:
Variable is…. A letter or symbol that stands for an unknown number.
Examples: a , C, x, N, ,
Copy this down in your notes
Stop here on Monday
Go on to “Catch of the Day”

5. Algebraic Expressions
An expression consists of a combination of numbers, operation symbols, and grouping symbols such as parentheses ( ).  An algebraic expression is an expression that contains one or more variables.
Expressions: Algebraic Expressions
(c + 8) 6 – a
(6 + 3) – x
Notice that you don’t see any equal signs

6. + - x ¸ plus sum more than increased by total in all added to minus
Reading and Writing Algebraic Expressions + - x
plus
sum
more than
increased by
total
in all
added to
minus
difference
less than
subtract
decreased by
Take away
Subtracted from
times
product
multiplied
each of
divided
quotient
divided by
Other ways to show division:
12 ÷ 6
12/6
Other ways to show multiplication :
5 x 6
5(6)
5 · 6
Glue this in your notes and go over examples of how to read/write algebraic expressions

7. 4 increased by a number 25 less than a number
Using your notes that we just glued in, try to figure out what operation (+,-,x,/) to use for the following:
4 increased by a number 25 less than a number
Add
Subtract
The phrase “a number” or
“some number” means that a
variable is needed.

8. 4 increased by a number 4 + c
Now, that we know the components of this expression, let’s try to write an algebraic expression for each word phrase
4 increased by a number
4 + c
*it does not matter what letter you use, just as long as you include a variable.
25 less than a number n – 25 *just because we see 25 first in the word phrase, doesn’t mean that 25 is written first in the expression.

9. Try to write these on your own:
Add 3 to a number 3 + n or n + 3
Some number multiplied by x b or b x 16

10. Now, try to translate, or write the following algebraic expressions into a word phrase on your own.

11. Now, try to translate, or write the following algebraic expressions into a word phrase on your own.
Answers will vary…
Take 5 away from a number
9 added to a number
n - 5
9 + t

12. Evaluate each expression when a = 12
When we evaluate algebraic expressions, we are substituting a number in place of variable, then solving for an answer
Evaluate each expression when a = 12
a + 3
17 – a

13. Evaluate each expression when a = 12
When we evaluate algebraic expressions, we are substituting a number in place of variable, then solving for an answer
Evaluate each expression when a = 12
a + 3
12 + 3 15
2) 17 – a
17 – 12 5

14. You try to evaluate the following when n = 4
*(what operation does this mean when a number is right beside a variable? Look at your notes if you don’t know)
2) 40 / n

15. You try to evaluate the following when n = 4
9 x 4 36
40 / n
40 / 4 10
If several students had trouble with
the algebraic expressions today,
have them do WB 8 and save the partner
activity for Thursday.
Stop here for Tues.

16. Equations
(link to video)--- you will need to do the following:
Skip intro, Click on Lessons, Click on the 11th video.

17. An Equation is a complete sentence that is either true or false
= shows that each side has the same value
examples:
x + 7 = = 50 – 3
7 + 7 = y – 6 = 13
14 = 14

18. Determine if the following are expressions or equations:
(6-3) – 1 = 2
14 = 7(2)
X + 9 = 13
12 – 5

19. Determine if the following are expressions or equations:
(6-3) – 1 = 2
14 = 7(2)
X + 9 = 13
12 – 5
1) expression
2) equation
3) equation
4) equation
5) expression
How could you tell the difference between the two?

20. For Practice: Do pg. 41 #17-20 together
Then, with a partner, do #5-16 (using beans, buttons, etc..)

21. Mixed Review for Quiz
Each student needs a sheet of paper

22. Directions:
The following questions are similar to the types of questions that you will see on tomorrow’s quiz.
Every student needs to answer or attempt to answer each question.
If you find that you get several answers wrong, please talk to the teacher at the end of class or during content mastery for additional help 

23. #1 - In your own words, tell me what a variable is?
#2 - Write down at least 2 examples of variables:

24. #2 - Write down at least 2 examples of variables: C, x, n,
#1 - In your own words, tell me what a variable is? A variable is a letter or symbol that represents an unknown #
#2 - Write down at least 2 examples of variables: C, x, n,
Answers may vary

25. Write an algebraic expression for each word phrase:
#3) take 14 from a number
#4) 15 is decreased by a number
#5) add 8 to a number

26. Write an algebraic expression for each word phrase:
#3) take 14 from a number
n – 14
#4) 15 is decreased by a number
15 – n
#5) add 8 to a number
n or n

27. Evaluate each expression when x = 9

28. Evaluate each expression when x = 9
7 + 9 = 16
#7) x – 3 _________
9 – 3 = 6

29. Use mental math to solve the equations
Use mental math to solve the equations. Rewrite the equation showing that both sides are equal.
#8) t = 80
t = ____
___________
#9) b – 52 = 17
b= ____
__________

30. Use mental math to solve the equations
Use mental math to solve the equations. Rewrite the equation showing that both sides are equal.
#8) t = 80
t = 5
= 80
80 = 80
#9) b – 52 = 17
b= _69_
69 – 52 = 17
17 = 17

31. Which number sentence is true if x= 5
#10) a) 38 – x = 30
b) 33 + x = 38
c) 38 = x + 30
d) x – 38 = 33
The correct answer is ____
Explain how you know:

32. Which number sentence is true if x= 5
#10) a) 38 – x = 30
b) 33 + x = 38
c) 38 = x + 30
d) x – 38 = 33
The correct answer is b
Explain how you know: = 38
38 = 38
It was the only equation that was “true”

33. You decide what the following equation represents. $50.00 – x = $45.00
11) Write a word problem to fit the equation.
Then solve your problem.

34. You decide what the following equation represents. $50.00 – x = $45.00
11) Write a word problem to fit the equation.
(example: ) My grandparents gave me fifty dollars for my birthday. I spent some of my money on a toy, and now I have $45 left. How much was the toy that I bought?
Then solve your problem.
$50 – $5 = $45
x = $5

35. Evaluate means to substiture a value, then solve the problem.