1. Algebraic Expressions Unit 1-1

2. Key Words:  Algebraic Expression: An expression that contains at least one variable. Ex. 2x 3x 2 + 3y – 5  Like Terms: Terms with the same variables raised to the same exponents. Ex. 4x 2 and 3x 2 Are 3xy and 4x? Ex. 4x 2 and 3x 2 Are 3xy and 4x?

3. Order of Operations  PEMDAS Parenthesis ()Parenthesis () Exponents 3x 2Exponents 3x 2 Multiplication and Division*Multiplication and Division* Addition and Subtraction*Addition and Subtraction* *Multiplication and Division must be performed left to right. Multiplication is not necessarily first. Same with Addition and Subtraction.

4. Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Distribute

5. Multiply or Distribution Combine like terms

6. Your turn! Answer:

7. Order of Operations PEMDAS *Remember: addition and subtraction is performed left to right!

8. Order of Operations PEMDAS

9. Your turn! Answer:

10. Evaluating Algebraic Expressions ; x = 4 and y = 7 SUBSTITUTE! PEMDAS

11. Evaluating Algebraic Equations ; b = 6 and z = 2 SUBSTITUTE! PEMDAS

12. Your turn! ; x = 2 and y = 5 Answer:

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