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- 1. Holt McDougal Algebra1 1-1 Variables and Expressions1-1 Variables and Expressions Warm UpWarm Up Lesson QuizLesson Quiz Lesson PresentationLesson Presentation Holt McDougal Algebra1
- 2. Holt McDougal Algebra1 1-1 Variables and Expressions Warm Up Add or subtract. 1. 6 + 104 2. 12(9) 3. 23 – 8 4. Multiply or divide. 5. 324 ÷ 18 6. 7. 13.5(10) 8. 18.2 ÷ 2 108110 15 18 135 9.1 6
- 3. Holt McDougal Algebra1 1-1 Variables and Expressions Translate between words and algebra. Evaluate algebraic expressions. Objectives
- 4. Holt McDougal Algebra1 1-1 Variables and Expressions variable constant numerical expression algebraic expression evaluate Vocabulary
- 5. Holt McDougal Algebra1 1-1 Variables and Expressions A variable is a letter or a symbol used to represent a value that can change. A constant is a value that does not change. A numerical expression contains only constants and operations. An algebraic expression may contain variables, constants, and operations.
- 6. Holt McDougal Algebra1 1-1 Variables and Expressions You will need to translate between algebraic expressions and words to be successful in math. Plus, sum, increased by + – × ÷ Minus, difference, less than Times, product, equal groups of Divided by, quotient
- 7. Holt McDougal Algebra1 1-1 Variables and Expressions These expressions all mean “2 times y”: 2y 2(y) 2•y (2)(y) 2 x y (2)y Writing Math
- 8. Holt McDougal Algebra1 1-1 Variables and Expressions Give two ways to write each algebraic expression in words. A. 9 + r B. q – 3 the sum of 9 and r 9 increased by r the product of m and 7 m times 7 the difference of q and 3 3 less than q the quotient of j and 6 j divided by 6 Example 1: Translating from Algebra to Words C. 7m D. j 6
- 9. Holt McDougal Algebra1 1-1 Variables and Expressions 1a. 4 - n 1b. 1c. 9 + q 1d. 3(h) 4 decreased by n the sum of 9 and q the quotient of t and 5 the product of 3 and h Give two ways to write each algebraic expression in words. Check It Out! Example 1 n less than 4 t divided by 5 q added to 9 3 times h
- 10. Holt McDougal Algebra1 1-1 Variables and Expressions To translate words into algebraic expressions, look for words that indicate the action that is taking place. Put together, combine Add Subtract Multiply Divide Find how much more or less Put together equal groups Separate into equal groups
- 11. Holt McDougal Algebra1 1-1 Variables and Expressions John types 62 words per minute. Write an expression for the number of words he types in m minutes. m represents the number of minutes that John types. 62 · m or 62m Think: m groups of 62 words Example 2A: Translating from Words to Algebra
- 12. Holt McDougal Algebra1 1-1 Variables and Expressions Roberto is 4 years older than Emily, who is y years old. Write an expression for Roberto’s age y represents Emily’s age. y + 4 Think: “older than” means “greater than.” Example 2B: Translating from Words to Algebra
- 13. Holt McDougal Algebra1 1-1 Variables and Expressions Joey earns $5 for each car he washes. Write an expression for the number of cars Joey must wash to earn d dollars. d represents the total amount that Joey will earn. Think: How many groups of $5 are in d? Example 2C: Translating from Words to Algebra
- 14. Holt McDougal Algebra1 1-1 Variables and Expressions Lou drives at 65 mi/h. Write an expression for the number of miles that Lou drives in t hours. Check It Out! Example 2a t represents the number of hours that Lou drives. 65t Think: number of hours times rate per hour.
- 15. Holt McDougal Algebra1 1-1 Variables and Expressions Miriam is 5 cm taller than her sister, than her sister who is m centimeters tall. Write an expression for Miriam’s height in centimeters. Check It Out! Example 2b m represents Miriam’s sister's height in centimeters. m + 5 Think: Miriam's height is 5 added to her sister's height.
- 16. Holt McDougal Algebra1 1-1 Variables and Expressions Check It Out! Example 2c d represents the amount of money Elaine will earn each day. 32d Think: The number of days times the amount Elaine would earn each day. Elaine earns $32 per day. Write an expression for the amount she earns in d days.
- 17. Holt McDougal Algebra1 1-1 Variables and Expressions To evaluate an expression is to find its value. To evaluate an algebraic expression, substitute numbers for the variables in the expression and then simplify the expression.
- 18. Holt McDougal Algebra1 1-1 Variables and Expressions Evaluate each expression for a = 4, b =7, and c = 2. A. b – c b – c = 7 – 2 Substitute 7 for b and 2 for c. = 5 B. ac ac = 4 ·2 = 8 Substitute 4 for a and 2 for c. Simplify. Simplify. Example 3: Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
- 19. Holt McDougal Algebra1 1-1 Variables and Expressions Evaluate each expression for m = 3, n = 2, and p = 9. a. mn b. p – n c. p ÷ m Check It Out! Example 3 mn = 3 · 2 p – n = 9 – 2 = 7 = 6 p ÷ m = 9 ÷ 3 = 3 Substitute 3 for m and 2 for n. Simplify. Substitute 9 for p and 2 for n. Simplify. Substitute 9 for p and 3 for m. Simplify.
- 20. Holt McDougal Algebra1 1-1 Variables and Expressions Example 4A: Recycling Application Approximately eighty-five 20-ounce plastic bottles must be recycled to produce the fiberfill for a sleeping bag. Write an expression for the number of bottles needed to make s sleeping bags. The expression 85s models the number of bottles to make s sleeping bags.
- 21. Holt McDougal Algebra1 1-1 Variables and Expressions Find the number of bottles needed to make 20, 50, and 325 sleeping bags. Evaluate 85s for s = 20, 50, and 325. s 85s 20 50 325 85(20) = 1700 85(50) = 4250 85(325) = 27,625 Example 4B: Recycling Application Continued Approximately eighty-five 20-ounce plastic bottles must be recycled to produce the fiberfill for a sleeping bag. To make 20 sleeping bags, 1700 bottles are needed. To make 50 sleeping bags, 4250 bottles are needed. To make 325 sleeping bags, 27,625 bottles are needed.
- 22. Holt McDougal Algebra1 1-1 Variables and Expressions A replacement set is a set of numbers that can be substituted for a variable. The replacement set in Example 4 is (20, 50, and 325). Writing Math
- 23. Holt McDougal Algebra1 1-1 Variables and Expressions To make one sweater, 63 twenty ounce plastic drink bottles must be recycled. Write an expression for the number of bottles needed to make s sweaters. The expression 63s models the number of bottles to make s sweaters. Check It Out! Example 4a
- 24. Holt McDougal Algebra1 1-1 Variables and Expressions Find the number of bottles needed to make 12, 25 and 50 sweaters. Evaluate 63s for s = 12, 25, and 50. s 63s 12 25 50 63(12) = 756 63(25) = 1575 63(50) = 3150 To make 12 sweaters, 756 bottles are needed. To make 25 sweaters, 1575 bottles are needed. To make 50 sweaters, 3150 bottles are needed. Check It Out! Example 4b Continued To make one sweater, 63 twenty ounce plastic drink bottles must be recycled.
- 25. Holt McDougal Algebra1 1-1 Variables and Expressions Give two ways to write each algebraic expression in words. 1. j – 3 2. 4p 3. Mark is 5 years older than Juan, who is y years old. Write an expression for Mark’s age. The difference of j and 3; 3 less than j. 4 times p; The product of 4 and p. y + 5 Lesson Quiz: Part I
- 26. Holt McDougal Algebra1 1-1 Variables and Expressions Evaluate each expression for c = 6, d = 5, and e = 10. 4. 5. c + d Shemika practices basketball for 2 hours each day. d e 1 2 11 2d 10 hours; 24 hours; 40 hours Lesson Quiz: Part II 6. Write an expression for the number of hours she practices in d days. 7. Find the number of hours she practices in 5, 12, and 20 days.