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Objective
This presentation is designed to give a brief
review of simplifying algebraic
expressions and evaluating algebraic
expressions.
Algebraic Expressions
An algebraic expression is a collection of real
numbers, variables, grouping symbols and
operation symbols.
Here are some examples of algebraic expressions.
1
5
5x x 7 , 4 ,
xy ,
3
7
2
7 x 2
Distributive Property
To simplify some expressions we may
need to use the Distributive Property
Do you remember
it?
Distributive Property
a ( b + c ) = ba + ca
Examples
Example 1: 6(x + 2)
Distribute the 6.
Example 2: -4(x 3)
Distribute the 4.
6 (x + 2) = x(6) + 2(6)
= 6x + 12
-4 (x 3) = x(-4) 3(-4)
= -4x + 12
Practice Problem
Try the Distributive Property on -7 ( x 2 ) .
Be sure to multiply each term by a 7.
-7 ( x 2 ) = x(-7) 2(-7)
= -7x + 14
Notice when a negative is distributed all the signs of the terms
in the ( )s change.
Example 4: -(4x 3)
= -1(4x 3)
= x(1) 2(1)
= 4x(-1) 3(-1)
=x - 2
= -4x + 3
Like Terms
Like terms are terms with the same
variables raised to the same power.
Hint: The idea is that the variable part of
the terms must be identical for them to be
like terms.
Examples
Like Terms
5x , -14x
Unlike Terms
5x , 8y
-6.7xy , 02xy
3 x y , 8 xy
Example
All that work is not necessary every time.
Simply identify the like terms and add their
coefficients.
4x + 7y x + 5y = 4x x + 7y +5y
= 3x + 12y
16 x x 13 y 3
2
Both Skills
This example requires both the Distributive
Property and combining like terms.
5(x 2) 3(2x 7)
Distribute the 5 and the 3.
x(5) - 2(5) + 2x(-3) - 7(-3)
5x 10 6x + 21
Combine like terms.
- x+11
Simplifying Example
1
6 x 10 3 x 4
2
Simplifying Example
Distribute.
1
6 x 10 3 x 4
2
Simplifying Example
Distribute.
1
6 x 10 3 x 4
2
1
1
6 x 10 x 3 4 3
2
2
3 x 5 3 x 12
Simplifying Example
Distribute.
1
6 x 10 3 x 4
2
1
1
6 x 10 x 3 4 3
2
2
3 x 5 3 x 12
Combine like terms.
Simplifying Example
Distribute.
1
6 x 10 3 x 4
2
1
1
6 x 10 x 3 4 3
2
2
3 x 5 3 x 12
Combine like terms.
6x 7
Evaluating Expressions
Evaluate the expression 2x 3xy +4y when
x = 3 and y = -5.
To find the numerical value of the expression,
simply replace the variables in the expression
with the appropriate number.
Remember to use correct order of operations.
Example
Evaluate 2x3xy +4y when x = 3 and y = -5.
Substitute in the numbers.
2(3) 3(3)(-5) + 4(-5)
Use correct order of operations.
6 + 45 20
51 20
31
Evaluating Example
Evaluate x 2 4 xy 3 y 2 when x 2 and y 1
Evaluating Example
Evaluate x 4 xy 3 y when x 2 and y 1
2
Evaluating Example
Evaluate x 4 xy 3 y when x 2 and y 1
2
2 2 4 2 1 3 1 2
Evaluating Example
Evaluate x 2 4 xy 3 y 2 when x 2 and y 1
Substitute in the numbers.
2 2 4 2 1 3 1 2
Remember correct order of operations.
4 4 2 1 31
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Common Mistakes
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