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1.2 Expressions

This document contains definitions and examples related to algebraic expressions and equations. It provides definitions for expressions, equations, and formulas. It also reviews the order of operations using PEMDAS. There are four examples given to simplify and evaluate expressions, as well as four similar student examples. The final example demonstrates using a formula to find the area of a trapezoid.

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1.2 Expressions

This document contains definitions and examples related to algebraic expressions and equations. It provides definitions for expressions, equations, and formulas. It also reviews the order of operations using PEMDAS. There are four examples given to simplify and evaluate expressions, as well as four similar student examples. The final example demonstrates using a formula to find the area of a trapezoid.

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NOTES
Section 1.2 – Algebraic Expressions

DEFINITIONS:

Expressions:­ Equations:

Formulas: Simplify vs Evaluate:

ORDER OF OPERATIONS 
(recall: PEMDAS) P=  
       E=
       M=
       D=
       A=
       S=

EX 1.  Find the value of ST1. Same directions

[2(10 – 4)2 + 3] ÷5 [384 − 3 (7−2)3] ÷ 3

Answer__________________ Answer___________________

EX2. Evaluate each expression ST2.  Same directions

x2 – y (x + y)  if x =8 and y =1.5 s – t (s2 – t) if s=2 and t=3
Answer_________________ Answer____________________

EX3. Evaluate ST3. Same directions

 a  3  + 2bc    if a=2, b=­4 and c=­3  8xy + z  3  If x=5, y=­2 and z= ­1
  c2 – 5  y2 + 5

Answer_________________ Answer___________________

EX4. Use a formula

GEOMETRY­ The formula for the area A of a trapezoid is A = 1/2 h(b1 + b2), where h represents 
the height, and b1 and b2 represent he measures of the bases. Find the area of the 
trapezoid shown below

Answer__________________________
ST4. Find the area of a trapezoid with base lengths of 13 meters and 25 meters and a height of 8 
meters.

Answer__________________________

Assignment:
Worksheet 1.1 oddsl

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