Reading Writing Expressions Think How would you read















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Reading & Writing Expressions
Think… How would you read these expressions? x - 45 (3 +y)2 (n ÷ 4) + 12
Objective I can read and write expressions that record operations with numbers and with letters standing for numbers.
Essential Questions What is an algebraic expression? How do you translate a word problem into an algebraic expression?
Variable Represents an unknown number Examples: 9 -x y/12 2 m + 14
Difference between: Algebraic Expression and Algebraic Equation An algebraic expression does not have an equals sign 32 + y An algebraic equation has an equals sign. 32 + y = 52
Writing Expressions Subtract 23 from x Which of the following is the correct expression? A. 23 x B. 23/x C. x - 23 D. 23 - x
Writing Expressions Divide y by 9 Which of the following is the correct expression? A. 9/y B. y/9 C. 9 y D. y-9
What about this? ? ? Subtract 6 from x then divide by 2 Which of the following is the correct expression? A. 6 x / 2 B. 2 / x-6 C. x-6+2 D. x-6 / 2 Break it down
Another Example Add x to 5 then multiply by 4 Which of the following is the correct expression? A. (5 x)4 B. (5 + x)4 C. (5 + x) / 4 D. 4 / (5 + x)
What about this? Jake bought three pens and a notebook at the store. The notebook cost $4, but the pens didn’t have a price on them. Write an expression that would show much the total was using (p) as your variable. 3 p + $4
Another Example A plumber charges a fee of $40 plus $10 for each hour he works. Write an expression that represents the situation using the variable (h) that determines the cost. $10 h + $40
Another Example The bike shop charges a flat rate of $15 for renting a bike, plus $3 an hour. Write an expression representing the cost for renting a bike using (h) as your variable. $3 h + $15
Another Example The pizza shop charges $8 for a large cheese pizza plus $2 for each topping. Write an expression that represents how much it is for a large pizza using (t) as your variable. $8 + $2 t
Closure Create your own word problem that involves a variable. Switch with a partner, and write the expression for their word problem.