Unit 1 Lesson 1 Variables and Expressions Algebra

Unit 1 Lesson 1: Variables and Expressions Algebra 1 CP Mrs. Mongold

A few things to remember… �Multiplication in Algebra is represented in the following ways �The multiplication dot ∙ �By writing things next to each other, 4 x, means 4 times x �Using parentheses, 5(xy), means 5 times xy �A variable is a letter used to represent a value �The number in the monomial 4 x is called the coefficient �In the monomial 3 x 2 the three is the coefficient, the x is the base, and the 2 is the exponent. �(3 x)2 and 3 x 2 are not the same thing

A few things to remember… �Multiplication in Algebra is represented in the following ways �The multiplication dot ∙ �By writing things next to each other, 4 x, means 4 times x �Using parentheses, 5(xy), means 5 times xy �A variable is a letter used to represent a value �The number in the monomial 4 x is called the coefficient �In the monomial 3 x 2 the three is the coefficient, the x is the base, and the 2 is the exponent. �(3 x)2 and 3 x 2 are not the same thing

A few things to remember… �Multiplication in Algebra is represented in the following ways �The multiplication dot ∙ �By writing things next to each other, 4 x, means 4 times x �Using parentheses, 5(xy), means 5 times xy �A variable is a letter used to represent a value �The number in the monomial 4 x is called the coefficient �In the monomial 3 x 2 the three is the coefficient, the x is the base, and the 2 is the exponent. �(3 x)2 and 3 x 2 are not the same thing

A few things to remember… �Multiplication in Algebra is represented in the following ways �The multiplication dot ∙ �By writing things next to each other, 4 x, means 4 times x �Using parentheses, 5(xy), means 5 times xy �A variable is a letter used to represent a value �The number in the monomial 4 x is called the coefficient �In the monomial 3 x 2 the three is the coefficient, the x is the base, and the 2 is the exponent. �(3 x)2 and 3 x 2 are not the same thing

A few things to remember… �Multiplication in Algebra is represented in the following ways �The multiplication dot ∙ �By writing things next to each other, 4 x, means 4 times x �Using parentheses, 5(xy), means 5 times xy �A variable is a letter used to represent a value �The number in the monomial 4 x is called the coefficient �In the monomial 3 x 2 the three is the coefficient, the x is the base, and the 2 is the exponent. �(3 x)2 and 3 x 2 are not the same thing

A few things to remember… �Multiplication in Algebra is represented in the following ways �The multiplication dot ∙ �By writing things next to each other, 4 x, means 4 times x �Using parentheses, 5(xy), means 5 times xy �A variable is a letter used to represent a value �The number in the monomial 4 x is called the coefficient �In the monomial 3 x 2 the three is the coefficient, the x is the base, and the 2 is the exponent. �(3 x)2 and 3 x 2 are not the same thing

A few things to remember… �Multiplication in Algebra is represented in the following ways �The multiplication dot ∙ �By writing things next to each other, 4 x, means 4 times x �Using parentheses, 5(xy), means 5 times xy �A variable is a letter used to represent a value �The number in the monomial 4 x is called the coefficient �In the monomial 3 x 2 the three is the coefficient, the x is the base, and the 2 is the exponent. �(3 x)2 and 3 x 2 are not the same thing

A few things to remember… �Multiplication in Algebra is represented in the following ways �The multiplication dot ∙ �By writing things next to each other, 4 x, means 4 times x �Using parentheses, 5(xy), means 5 times xy �A variable is a letter used to represent a value �The number in the monomial 4 x is called the coefficient �In the monomial 3 x 2 the three is the coefficient, the x is the base, and the 2 is the exponent. �(3 x)2 and 3 x 2 are not the same thing

Definitions �Algebraic Expression: a mathematical sentences expressing numbers and variables using mathematical operations �Variable: Any letter used to represent unspecified numbers or values �Factors: Any numbers or variables being multiplied together �Product: The result of multiplying factors together

Definitions �Algebraic Expression: a mathematical sentences expressing numbers and variables using mathematical operations �Variable: Any letter used to represent unspecified numbers or values �Factors: Any numbers or variables being multiplied together �Product: The result of multiplying factors together

Definitions �Algebraic Expression: a mathematical sentences expressing numbers and variables using mathematical operations �Variable: Any letter used to represent unspecified numbers or values �Factors: Any numbers or variables being multiplied together �Product: The result of multiplying factors together

Definitions �Algebraic Expression: a mathematical sentences expressing numbers and variables using mathematical operations �Variable: Any letter used to represent unspecified numbers or values �Factors: Any numbers or variables being multiplied together �Product: The result of multiplying factors together

To write an algebraic expression � 1. Read the written sentence � 2. Label any given information with a variable or operation sign � 3. Rewrite �See summer review packet for key words

To write an algebraic expression � 1. Read the written sentence � 2. Label any given information with a variable or operation sign � 3. Rewrite �See summer review packet for key words

To write an algebraic expression � 1. Read the written sentence � 2. Label any given information with a variable or operation sign � 3. Rewrite �See summer review packet for key words

To write an algebraic expression � 1. Read the written sentence � 2. Label any given information with a variable or operation sign � 3. Rewrite �See summer review packet for key words

Examples from summer packet � 1. The sum of 9 and a number � 9 + x �OR �x+9

Examples from summer packet � 1. The sum of 9 and a number � 9 + x �OR �x+9

� 2. The difference of a number cubed and twelve �x 3 - 12

� 2. The difference of a number cubed and twelve �x 3 - 12

� 3. A number decreased by 8 �x - 8

� 3. A number decreased by 8 �x - 8

� 4. Three less than 5 times a number � 5 x-3

� 4. Three less than 5 times a number � 5 x-3



� 6. The product of four and x increased by y � 4 x + y

� 6. The product of four and x increased by y � 4 x + y



� 8. A number to the power of five less seven �x 5 - 7

� 8. A number to the power of five less seven �x 5 - 7

� 9. Twice the sum of 15 and a number � 2(15 + x)

� 9. Twice the sum of 15 and a number � 2(15 + x)



Homework �Blue packet page 8/ 1 -26 NO CALCULATORS
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