Writing and Evaluating Expressions

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An expression that contains one or more variables and may also contain an operation symbol such as + or -.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Define a variable in mathematics.

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A letter or a symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does it mean to evaluate an expression?

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To calculate the value of an expression by substituting variables with numbers.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is the product of 7 and j increased by 3?

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3 + 7j.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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Evaluate the expression 2x + x - 10 when x = 8.

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14.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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Evaluate the expression ½(z) + 3 when z = 1/9.

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3 and 1/18.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What does the expression 16 - y represent?

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y less than 16.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equality sign, while an equation does.

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A numerical factor that multiplies a variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a constant in mathematics?

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A specific number whose value does not change.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B