MATHEMATICS 7 QUARTER 2 Week 4

NAME: ____________________________________ GR.& SEC: ____________________

Competency:
The learner:

1. evaluates algebraic expressions for given values of the variables (M7AL-IIc-4); and
2. adds and subtracts polynomials (M7AL-IId-2)

Expectations

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. evaluate algebraic expressions for given values of the variables; and

2. add and/or subtract polynomials.

Pre-test

Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.

1. If 𝑥 = 5 and 𝑦 = −2, what is the value of 𝑥 2 + 3𝑦?

A. −31 C. 19
B. −19 D. 31

2. Evaluate 2𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 10 if 𝑥 = 4.

A. −22 C. 6
B. −6 D. 22

2𝑚𝑎 3
3. If 𝑚 = 1, 𝑎 = 3, 𝑡 = −2 and ℎ = 5, evaluate .
𝑡 2ℎ

9 27
A. 20
C. 20
9 27
B. 10
D. 10

4. Find the volume (V) of a box if its length (l) is 25 cm., width (w) is 10 cm. and height (h) is 5
cm. (Hint: V = lwh)

A. 1 050 𝑐𝑢. 𝑐𝑚 C. 1 250 𝑐𝑢. 𝑐𝑚.

B. 1 150 𝑐𝑢. 𝑐𝑚. D. 1 350 𝑐𝑢 𝑐𝑚.

5. Simplify: (2𝑚 + 15𝑎 − 5) + (5𝑎 + 10)

A. 2𝑚 + 20𝑎 + 5 C. 2𝑚 − 20𝑎 + 15

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 B. 2𝑚 + 10𝑎 + 5 D. 2𝑚 + 20𝑎 + 15

6. What is (𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 + 12) more than 2𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 15?

A. 3𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 − 3 C. 2𝑥 3 − 6𝑥 + 3
B. 3𝑥 2 − 10𝑥 − 3 D. 2𝑥 2 − 10𝑥 + 3

7. What polynomial represents the perimeter of the rectangle below?

A. 8𝑦 − 20 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡 5𝑦 + 8 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡
B. 16𝑦 − 20 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡
C. 8𝑦 2 − 20 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡 3𝑦 − 18 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡
D. 16𝑦 2 − 20 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡

8. What is the result when 9𝑝 − 5 is subtracted from 12𝑝 + 7?

A. 3𝑝 + 12 C. −3𝑝 − 12
B. 3𝑝 − 2 D. −3𝑝 + 2

9. What must be subtracted from 8𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 9 to get a difference equal to 1?

A. −8𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 8 C. 8𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 8
B. −8𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 8 D. 8𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 8

10. A dressmaker has a cloth that is 18𝑚 + 12𝑛 − 3𝑝 meters long. Which represents the length
of the cloth after 6𝑚 + 8𝑝 meters have been cut?

A. 12𝑚 − 12𝑛 + 11𝑝 meters C. 12𝑚 + 12𝑛 + 11𝑝 meters

B. 12𝑚 − 12𝑛 − 11𝑝 meters D. 12𝑚 + 12𝑛 − 11𝑝 meters

Looking Back at Your Lesson

From your previous lessons, you have learned the fundamental operations involving real numbers
and the correct order of operations, commonly known as PEMDAS or GEMDAS (Parentheses/
Grouping, Exponent, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction) rule.

To further check your readiness for this lesson, simplify the following:

A B C
12 + 8 = _____ 12 − 8 = _____ 8 + 82 ÷ 8 = ____
12 + (−8) = _____ 12 − (−8) = _____ 2 + 2 × 2 − 22 = _____
−12 + 8 = _____ −12 − 8 = _____ 5 − 5(5 + 5) + 52 = _____
−12 + (−8) = _____ −12 − (−8) = _____
Check your answers here:
A: 20, 4, -4, -20
B: 4, 20, -20, -4
C: 16, 2, -20

Introduction of the Topic

Lesson 1: Evaluating Algebraic Expressions

Suppose letters in the English alphabet are assigned with numbers as follows:

A=1 F=6 K = 11 O = 15 S = 19 W = 23
B=2 G=7 L = 12 P = 16 T = 20 X = 24
C=3 H=8 M = 13 Q = 17 U = 21 Y = 25
D=4 I=9 N = 14 R = 18 V = 22 Z = 26
E=5 J = 10

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Using these, find the value of “MATH” by adding the values of its digits.

Solution: 𝑀 + 𝐴 + 𝑇 + 𝐻 = 13 + 1 + 20 + 8 = 42

Find the numerical value of the following:

1. 𝐾 + 𝑁 + 𝑂 + 𝑊 + 𝐿 + 𝐸 + 𝐷 + 𝐺 + 𝐸 = _____
2. 𝐴 + 𝑇 + 𝑇 + 𝐼 + 𝑇 + 𝑈 + 𝐷 + 𝐸 = _____

By replacing a variable with a number, Substitution Property of Equality is applied.

Substitution Property of Equality When a number substitutes for the variable in

If 𝑎 = 𝑏, then b can be substituted a polynomial, finding the numerical value is
for a in any expression. called evaluating the polynomial.

To evaluate an algebraic expression:

1. Replace the variable by the given number value (substitution).

2. Perform the indicated operation by following the GEMDAS rule.

Examples:

1. Let 𝑥 = 5. Find −7𝑥.

Solution:
−7𝑥 = −7(5) Substitute 5 for 𝑥.
= −𝟑𝟓 Simplify.
2. If 𝑎 = −2, 𝑏 = 3 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐 = 1, find
the value of 2𝑎𝑏 − 4𝑏𝑐. Solution:
2𝑎𝑏 − 4𝑏𝑐 = 2(−2)(3) − 4(3)(1)Substitute the given values.
= −12 − 12 Perform the operation.
= −𝟐𝟒 Simplify.
3. Evaluate the expression
−3𝑎 + 5, if: Solution:

a. 𝑎=0
−3𝑎 + 5 = −3(0) + 5 Substitute 0 for 𝑎.
= 0 +5 Perform the operation.
= 𝟓 Simplify.

b. 𝑎 = −2
−3𝑎 + 5 = −3(−2) + 5 Substitute −2 for 𝑎.
= 6 + 5 Perform the operation.
= 𝟏𝟏 Simplify.

3 3 3
c. 𝑎=4 −3𝑎 + 5 = −3 (4) + 5 Substitute for 𝑎.
4
9 3
= −4 + 5 Multiply first −3 and 4 , then add 5.
𝟏𝟏
= 𝟒
Simplify.

4. Find the value of the

polynomial 4𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 12, if: Solution:

a. 𝑥 = −3 4𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 12 = 4(−3)2 − 2(−3) − 12 Substitute −3 for 𝑥.

= 4(9) − 2(−3) − 12 Get the square of −3.
= 36 − (−6) − 12 Simplify. (GEMDAS)
= 36 + 6 − 12
= 𝟑𝟎

b. 𝑥=5 4𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 12 = 4(5)2 − 2(5) − 12 Substitute 5 for 𝑥.

= 4(25) − 2(5) − 12 Get the square of 5.
= 100 − 10 − 12 Simplify. (GEMDAS)
= 𝟕𝟖

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 c. 𝑥 = 1.5 4𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 12 = 4(1.5)2 − 2(1.5) − 12 Substitute 1.5 for 𝑥.
= 4(2.25) − 2(1.5) − 12 Get the square of 1.5.
= 9 − 3 − 12 Simplify. (GEMDAS)
= −𝟔

Lesson 2: Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials

Rules for Adding Polynomials

• To add polynomials, simply combine similar terms.
Similar or like terms are terms with the same literal coefficients.
Literal coefficient is the variable including its exponent.
• To combine similar terms, get the sum of the numerical coefficients and affix the same
literal coefficients.
• For convenience, arrange the addends vertically if the polynomials have three or more
terms. Align similar terms in the same column.

Examples:

1. 26𝑎𝑏 + 7𝑏 + (−8𝑎𝑏) = __________

Solution:
26𝑎𝑏 + 7𝑏 + (−8𝑎𝑏) = [26 + (−8)]𝑎𝑏 + 7𝑏 Add the numerical coefficients 26 and -8.
= 𝟏𝟖𝒂𝒃 + 𝟕𝒃 Affix the literal coefficient 𝑎𝑏 and copy +7𝑏
since there is no other similar term that it
can be combined with.
2. (8𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 3) + (−2𝑥 2 + 11) = __________

Solution: Align similar terms vertically.

8x 2 + 4x − 3 Add the numerical coefficients and affix the
+ −2x 2 + 11 literal coefficient.
𝟔𝐱 𝟐 + 𝟒𝐱 + 𝟖

3. Compute the sum of(5𝑥 + 3𝑥 2 − 3),

(−𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 2 − 𝑥)𝑎𝑛𝑑(2𝑥 4 − 4𝑥 3 + 10). Make sure that the polynomials are
arranged in standard form.
Solution:
3𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 − 3 Align the terms vertically. In case that no
−𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 2 − 𝑥 term is similar with the other polynomial/s,
+ 2𝑥 − 4𝑥 3
4
+ 10 simply leave a space. See the encircled part
2𝑥 4 − 5𝑥 3 + 4𝑥 + 7 in the solution.

Answer: 𝟐𝒙𝟒 − 𝟓𝒙𝟑 + 𝟒𝒙 + 𝟕 Add the terms vertically.

Notice that the opposite terms 3𝑥 2 and −3𝑥 2 . Opposite numbers when added will result to zero.
That is why in the solution, the terms 3𝑥 2 and −3𝑥 2 were cancelled out.

4. What is 3𝑥 + 5𝑦 more than −10𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 5𝑧?

Solution: Align similar terms vertically.

−10𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 5z Add the similar terms.
+ 3𝑥 + 5𝑦
−7𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 5𝑧

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5. What is the perimeter of an equilateral triangle if Solution:
its side is represented by the polynomial Since equilateral triangle have three
(5𝑥 + 2) 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠? sides equal, simply add its sides to get the
perimeter. That is:
(5𝑥 + 2) + (5𝑥 + 2) + (5𝑥 + 2) = 15𝑥 + 6
Answer: 15𝑥 + 6 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠

6. 7𝑥 + 6𝑥 = __________

Solution:
7𝑥 + 6𝑥 = (7 + 6)𝑥 Add the numerical coefficients 7 and 6.
= 𝟏𝟑𝒙 Affix the literal coefficient 𝑥.
7. 𝑚 + (−8𝑚) = __________

Solution:
𝑚 + (−8𝑚) = [(1) + (−8)]𝑚 Add the numerical coefficients 1 and -8.
= −𝟕𝒎 Affix the literal coefficient 𝑚.

Rules for Subtracting Polynomials

• To subtract polynomials, remember CCC then proceed to the addition rule.
➢ Copy the minuend
➢ Change the operation to addition
➢ Change the sign of every term in the subtrahend
• Remember that subtraction means adding the negative of the quantity. In symbols,
o 𝑎−𝑏 = 𝑎 + (−𝑏)
o 𝑎 − (−𝑏) = 𝑎+𝑏
o −𝑎 − 𝑏 = −𝑎 + (−𝑏)
o −𝑎 − (−𝑏) = −𝑎 + 𝑏
• For convenience, if the polynomials have three or more terms, arrange them vertically
and align similar terms in the same column.

Examples:
1. 7𝑥 − 6𝑥 = __________
Solution: Copy the minuend 7𝑥, change the operation to addition
7𝑥 − 6𝑥 = 7𝑥 + (−6𝑥) and change the sign of the subtrahend.
Proceed just like in adding polynomials.
= [7 + (−6)]𝑥
The sum of 7 and -6 is 1. However, keep in mind that one
=𝒙 multiplied by any number will always result to the same
number. Hence, the coefficient 1 should not be
written anymore.
To sum it up, 7𝑥 − 6𝑥 = 𝑥.
2. 3𝑚 − (−8𝑚) − 3𝑚 =__________ In this example, 3𝑚 is the minuend and both −8𝑚 and
Solution: 3𝑚 are the subtrahend.

3𝑚 − (−8𝑚) − 3𝑚 = 3𝑚 + 8𝑚 − 3𝑚 Copy the minuend 3m.

Change the operation to addition.
Change the sign of the first subtrahend. That is, −8𝑚
becomes 8𝑚.
= 3𝑚 + 8𝑚 + (−3𝑚) Change again the operation to addition.
Lastly, change the sign of the second subtrahend.
So, 3𝑚 becomes −3𝑚.
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 = [3 + 8 + (−3)]𝑚 Follow the rules in adding polynomials.
= 𝟖𝒎 Therefore, 3𝑚 − (−8𝑚) − 3𝑚 = 8𝑚.
3. 26𝑎𝑏 − 7𝑏 − (−8𝑎𝑏) = __________ Apply CCC in the given.
Solution:
26𝑎𝑏 and 8𝑎𝑏 are similar terms, hence, they can be
26𝑎𝑏 − 7𝑏 − (−8𝑎𝑏) = 26𝑎𝑏 + (−7𝑏) + 8𝑎𝑏 combined.
= (26𝑎𝑏 + 8𝑎𝑏) + (−7𝑏)
Follow the rules in adding polynomials.
= (26 + 8)𝑎𝑏 − 7𝑏 Since there are no more terms that can be combined
= 𝟑𝟒𝒂𝒃 − 𝟕𝒃 further, the answer is 34𝑎𝑏 − 7𝑏.
4. (8𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 3) − (−2𝑥 2 + 11) = ____ The minuend and subtrahend both have more than one
Solution: term. In this example, it is more convenient to solve
8𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 3 vertically.
− (− 2𝑥 2 + 11)
Write the polynomials vertically just like in addition.
8𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 3 Copy the minuend.
+ ( 2𝑥 2 − 11) Change the operation to addition.
𝟏𝟎𝒙𝟐 + 𝟒𝒙 − 𝟏𝟒 Change the sign of all the terms in the subtrahend.
Follow the rules in adding polynomials.
5. Subtract (3𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 − 3) from the
sum of (−𝑥 3 + 8𝑥 2 − 𝑥)𝑎𝑛𝑑
(2𝑥 4 − 4𝑥 3 + 10).
Solution:
− 𝑥 3 + 8𝑥 2 − 𝑥
+ 2𝑥 − 4𝑥 3
4
+ 10 First, get the sum of the two polynomials.
2𝑥 4 − 5𝑥 3 + 8𝑥 2 − 𝑥 + 10

2𝑥 4 − 5𝑥 3 + 8𝑥 2 − 𝑥 + 10 Second, subtract 3𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 − 3from 2𝑥 4 − 5𝑥 3 + 8𝑥 2 − 𝑥 + 10.

−( 3𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 − 3) Remember CCC.

2𝑥 4 − 5𝑥 3 + 8𝑥 2 − 𝑥 + 10
+( − 3𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 3) Simplify by applying the rules in adding polynomials.
𝟐𝒙 − 𝟓𝒙 + 𝟓𝒙𝟐 − 𝟔𝒙 + 𝟏𝟑
𝟒 𝟑

6. What is 9𝑥 2 + 2 less than It is important to understand which is the minuend and

−2𝑥 + 16? the subtrahend. In this example, the minuend is −2𝑥 +
16 while the subtrahend is 9𝑥 2 + 2.
Solution:
−2𝑥 + 16 − 2𝑥 + 16 Write the polynomials vertically ensuring that similar
−(9𝑥 2 + 2) + (−9𝑥 2 − 2) terms are on the same column.
−𝟗𝒙𝟐 − 𝟐𝒙 + 𝟏𝟒
Do CCC.
Simplify by applying the rules in adding polynomials.

Activities

Activity 1: Complete Me!

Complete the table below by evaluating the polynomial using the given value of x. The first
one is given to you.
𝒙 𝟔𝒙 − 𝟗 𝟐𝒙𝟐 + 𝟓 𝒙𝟐 − 𝟑𝒙 + 𝟐 𝟑𝒙𝟑 + 𝟐𝒙𝟐 − 𝒙 + 𝟖
−𝟐 −21
−𝟏
𝟎
𝟏
𝟐

Activity 2: Unlock It!

Choose the correct word or term from the box on the left to make the statement true.
0
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 1. When 12𝑥 and −12𝑥 are added, the result is equal to
0
−24𝑥 __________________. 3𝑥 2 7𝑥 2
10𝑥 2. In the expression 3𝑥 2 − 7𝑥 + 7𝑥 2 + 3, the terms __________ and
15𝑥
𝑥+𝑦 _________ can be combined.
3𝑥 2 3. 25𝑥 more than −15𝑥 will yield to ___________.
10𝑥
7𝑥 2 4. To get 10𝑥, ________________
15𝑥 must be added to −5𝑥.
5. When 𝑥 and 𝑦 are added, the result will be _________________.
𝑥+𝑦

Activity 3: −40
−15𝑥
Do the operation as indicated. Write your answer in standard form.

1. 12𝑝 + 36𝑝 = ____________

2. −15𝑎 + (−36𝑎) = ____________

3. (4𝑥 2 + 3) + (−𝑥 − 20) = ____________

4. 24𝑥 + 13𝑥 + (−8𝑥) + (−35𝑥) = ____________

5. (3𝑤 − 5𝑘) + 18𝑘 + (−16𝑤)= ____________

Remember
1. In evaluating algebraic expressions for given values of the variables, apply the substitution
property by replacing the variable of the given value.
2. In adding polynomials, keep in mind that only similar or like terms can be combined. To
add polynomials, combine similar terms by adding the numerical coefficients and affix the
literal coefficient.
3. In subtracting polynomials, apply CCC (Copy the minuend, Change the operation to
addition, and Change the sign of the subtrahend), then proceed in adding polynomials.

Check Your Understanding

Answer the following. Label the answer completely if applicable.

1. If 𝑥 = 5 and 𝑦 = −2, what is the value of 𝑥 2 + 3𝑦?

𝑚𝑎3
2. If 𝑚 = 1, 𝑎 = 3, 𝑡 = −2 and ℎ = 5, evaluate .Express your answer in simplest form if
𝑡 2 +ℎ

possible.

3. Find the sum of 9𝑥 − 4 and 18𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 8.

4. Write a polynomial that represents the perimeter of the triangle on the right.
(2𝑐 + 2) cm. (𝑐 2 + 3𝑐 − 2)
5. What is 𝑥 + 15𝑥 − 9𝑥 + 12 less than −15𝑥 − 7𝑥?
3 2 2 cm.
(𝑐 2 + 6) cm.

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 Post-test

Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.

1. If 𝑥 = 5 and 𝑦 = −2, what is the value of 𝑥 2 + 3𝑦?

𝐴. −31 C. 19
𝐵. −19 D. 31

2. Evaluate 2𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 10 if 𝑥 = 4.

𝐴. −22 C. 6
𝐵. −6 D. 22

2𝑚𝑎3
3. If 𝑚 = 1, 𝑎 = 3, 𝑡 = −2 and ℎ = 5, evaluate .
𝑡 2ℎ

9 27
𝐴. 20 C. 20
9 27
𝐵. 10 D. 10

4. Find the volume (V) of a box if its length (l) is 25 cm., width (w) is 10 cm. and height (h) is 5
cm. (Hint: V = lwh)
𝐴. 1 050 𝑐𝑢. 𝑐𝑚 C. 1 250 𝑐𝑢. 𝑐𝑚.
𝐵. 1 150 𝑐𝑢. 𝑐𝑚. D. 1 350 𝑐𝑢 𝑐𝑚.

5. Simplify: (2𝑚 + 15𝑎 − 5) + (5𝑎 + 10)

𝐴. 2𝑚 + 20𝑎 + 5 C. 2𝑚 − 20𝑎 + 15
𝐵. 2𝑚 + 10𝑎 + 5 D. 2𝑚 + 20𝑎 + 15

6. What is (𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 + 12) more than 2𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 15?

𝐴. 3𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 − 3 C. 2𝑥 3 − 6𝑥 + 3
𝐵. 3𝑥 2 − 10𝑥 − 3 D. 2𝑥 2 − 10𝑥 + 3

7. What polynomial represents the perimeter of the rectangle below?

𝐴. 8𝑦 − 20 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡 5𝑦 + 8 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡
𝐵. 16𝑦 − 20 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡
C. 8𝑦 2 − 20 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡 3𝑦 − 18 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡
𝐷. 16𝑦 2 − 20 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡

8. What is the result when 9𝑝 − 5 is subtracted from 12𝑝 + 7?

𝐴. 3𝑝 + 12 C. −3𝑝 − 12
𝐵. 3𝑝 − 2 D. −3𝑝 + 2

9. What must be subtracted from 8𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 9 to get a difference equal to 1?

𝐴. −8𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 8 C. 8𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 8
𝐵. −8𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 8 D. 8𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 8

10. A dressmaker has a cloth that is 18𝑚 + 12𝑛 − 3𝑝 meters long. Which represents the length
of the cloth after 6𝑚 + 8𝑝 meters have been cut?

𝐴. 12𝑚 − 12𝑛 + 11𝑝 meters C. 12𝑚 + 12𝑛 + 11𝑝 meters

𝐵. 12𝑚 − 12𝑛 − 11𝑝 meters D. 12𝑚 + 12𝑛 − 11𝑝 meters

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 Reflect on Your Work

Complete this 3-2-1 organizer to guide you in reflecting on the lessons.

3 things I learned 2 things I enjoyed 1 question that I still have

➢ _______________________
✓ _______________________
➢ _______________________ ❖ _____________________
✓ _______________________
➢ _______________________

References :

Department of Education. (2014). Mathematics 7 Learners Manual. Pasig City: Department of

Education.
Orines, F. B., Manalo, C. B., Suzara, J. L., & Mercado, J. P. (2017). Next Century Mathematics.
Quezon City: Phoenix Publishing House.
Oronce, O. O., & Mendoza, M. O. (2012). e-Math 7. Manila: Rex Book Store.

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