Expressions & Equations

Standards and Objectives

Use properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions.
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Apply properties of operations as strategies to add, subtract, factor, and expand linear expressions with
rational coefficients.
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Understand that rewriting an expression in different forms in a problem context can shed light on the

Understanding problem and how the quantities in it are related. For example, a + 0.05a = 1.05a means that "increase
by 5%" is the same as "multiply by 1.05."

Expressions & Equations Solve real-life and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions and
equations.
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Solve multi-step real-life and mathematical problems posed with positive and negative rational numbers
in any form (whole numbers, fractions, and decimals), using tools strategically. Apply properties of
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operations to calculate with numbers in any form; convert between forms as appropriate; and assess
the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies. For example: If a
woman making $25 an hour gets a 10% raise, she will make an additional 1/10 of her salary an hour, or
$2.50, for a new salary of $27.50. If you want to place a towel bar 9 3/4 inches long in the center of a
door that is 27 1/2 inches wide, you will need to place the bar about 9 inches from each edge; this
estimate can be used as a check on the exact computation.

Standards and Objectives (cont.)

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Use variables to represent quantities in a real-world or mathematical problem, and construct simple
equations and inequalities to solve problems by reasoning about the quantities.
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Solve word problems leading to equations of the form px + q = r and p(x + q) = r, where p, q, and r
are specific rational numbers. Solve equations of these forms fluently. Compare an algebraic
solution to an arithmetic solution, identifying the sequence of the operations used in each approach.
For example, the perimeter of a rectangle is 54 cm. Its length is 6 cm. What is its width?
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Solve word problems leading to inequalities of the form px + q > r or px + q < r, where p, q, and r
are specific rational numbers. Graph the solution set of the inequality and interpret it in the context
of the problem. For example: As a salesperson, you are paid $50 per week plus $3 per sale. This
week you want your pay to be at least $100. Write an inequality for the number of sales you need to
make, and describe the solutions.

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Expressions vs. Equations: What’s the difference??

Key Terms:
Expression: An algebraic expression is a mathematical
phrase that can contain ordinary numbers, variables
(like x or y) and operators (like add,subtract,multiply,
and divide)

Equation: a statement that the values of two

mathematical expressions are equal (indicated by the
sign =).

Now YOU Try:

Which is which? Equation

Hint:

PROBLEM
Expression

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Key Terms (cont):

Term: a single number or variable, or
Combine Like Terms
numbers and variables multiplied
together. Equation

Simplify
Like Terms: terms whose variables

PROBLEM
(and their exponents such as the 2 in
x2) are the same.
Combine Like Terms

Coefficient: a numerical or constant

Expression
quantity placed before and multiplying
the variable in an algebraic expression Simplify

Constant Term (or Constant): A fixed

value

Now YOU Try:

Identify each component:

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Example: Now YOU try:

Check for
Understanding

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