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Learn how to write algebraic expressions using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Includes examples and practice problems.
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Writing Algebraic Expressions • Variable • Symbol usually a letter that represents one or more numbers • Ex: n, a, x • Algebraic Expression • Mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols
Writing Algebraic Expressions • Addition • More than, sum • Ex: Seven more than n n+7 • Subtraction • Difference, minus, less than • Ex: Difference of n and 7 n-7
Writing Algebraic Expressions • Multiplication • Product, times • Ex: the product of seven and n 7n or 7*n or 7(n) • Division • Quotient, divided by • Ex: quotient of n and 7 n/7 or n ÷ 7
Writing Algebraic Expressions • Ex: Two times a number plus 5 2r + 5 • Ex: 7 less than three times a number 3y – 7
Writing Algebraic Expressions • Ex: 5 less than a number n-5 • Ex: The sum of twice a number and 5 2n+5
Writing Algebraic Expressions • Ex: 3x + 5 Three times a number greater than 5 • Ex: 8x3 Eight times a number to the third power
Homework Page 7 (11-35 odd, 40)