3.1 Algebraic ● Identify like terms, 2n − n − 4 + 7n
Expressions coefficients, and constants ● Combine like terms t + 8 + 3t based on similar variable, exponent, or combining constants 4(b − 6) + 19 ● Simplify expressions by combining like terms and using the distributive property, as well as simplifying fractions [as usually]
3.2 and Adding and ● Add or subtract (n + 8) + (n − 12)
3.2 Subtracting linear expressions (−2g + 7) − (g + 11) extension Linear (or to simplify) Expressions ● Convert algebra tiles SEE PAGE 90 (6-7) to [linear] expressions ● Decide whether the YES: (2n − 9) − 5(−2.4n + 4) expression needs NO: (7 − b) + (3b + 2) parentheses or not EXTENSION ● Factor out the GCF 9 + 21 of a simplified expression ● Factor out the 4h – 3 coefficient of the variable of a simplified expression
3.3 Solving ● Solve expressions a − 6 = 13
Equations Using with variable(s) and Addition or a given answer by Subtraction doing the inverse operation
3.4 Solving ● Solve expressions 3h = 15
Equations Using with variable(s) and Multiplication or a given answer by Division doing the inverse operation