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Chapter 9.1

Evaluating Algebraic Expressions: From Basics to Mastery

Unlock the power of algebraic expressions! Learn to interpret variables, apply PEMDAS, and solve real-world problems. Enhance your math skills with our step-by-step guide and practice exercises.


What You'll Learn

Recognize variables as symbols representing unknown or changing numbers
Translate word phrases into algebraic expressions using variables and operations
Substitute given values into expressions to evaluate them
Write expressions from visual models like cups and counters or ponds and tadpoles
Apply order of operations when evaluating multi-step expressions

What You'll Practice

1

Writing expressions from cup-and-counter or pond-and-tadpole models

2

Translating phrases like 'a number increased by 5' into algebraic expressions

3

Evaluating expressions by substituting values for variables

4

Solving word problems involving age, money, and quantities using expressions

Why This Matters

Evaluating algebraic expressions is the foundation for all of algebra. You'll use this skill to solve equations, model real-world situations, and tackle advanced math courses. Understanding how to work with variables now makes everything from geometry to calculus much easier.

This Unit Includes

11 Video lessons
Practice exercises
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Skills

Variables
Algebraic Expressions
Substitution
Evaluating Expressions
Translating Words to Math
Order of Operations
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