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Algebra Worksheet Boxed Chapter

The document outlines key algebraic concepts, including definitions of terms like coefficient, constant, expression, and equation. It covers the distinction between expressions and equations, how to write expressions for real-life situations, and the process of substitution and simplifying expressions. Additionally, it includes sections on writing formulas and collecting like terms, along with challenges and questions for practice.

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Algebra Worksheet Boxed Chapter

The document outlines key algebraic concepts, including definitions of terms like coefficient, constant, expression, and equation. It covers the distinction between expressions and equations, how to write expressions for real-life situations, and the process of substitution and simplifying expressions. Additionally, it includes sections on writing formulas and collecting like terms, along with challenges and questions for practice.

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Section 1: Understanding Key Concepts

Learning Objectives:
• Use letters to represent numbers
• Understand key algebraic terms

Key Words:
coefficient, constant, expression, equation, term, variable, unknown

Questions:
1. A number that does not change:
2. A letter or symbol that represents a number:
3. An algebraic statement without an equals sign:
4. A mathematical rule showing a relationship between quantities:
5. The number that multiplies a variable:
Section 2: Expressions vs Equations
Learning Objectives:
• Distinguish between expressions and equations

Key Words:
expression, equation

Questions:
Which of the following are expressions and which are equations?

a) 5n + 4

b) 3x - 7 = 14

c) 2a + b

d) 4y = 20
Section 3: Writing Expressions
Learning Objectives:
• Write expressions to represent real-life situations

Key Words:
expression, variable

Questions:
Mathew is x years old.

David is 4 years older than Mathew.

Adam is 2 years younger than Mathew.

Kathryn is three times Mathew’s age.

Ella is half Mathew’s age.

Write an expression for each person’s age:


David:
Adam:
Kathryn:
Ella:
Section 4: Substitution
Learning Objectives:
• Substitute values into expressions

Key Words:
substitute, expression

Questions:
Work out the value of each expression:
1. a + b when a = 3 and b = 7

2. 4w - 3v when w = 10 and v = 6

3. x/2 + 5 when x = 8
Section 5: Formulas
Learning Objectives:
• Write and use formulas

Key Words:
formula, derive

Questions:
1. Write a formula for the perimeter (P) of a rectangle in terms of length (l) and width (w).

Answer:

2. Use the formula d = 7w to find the number of days in:


a) 5 weeks

b) 12 weeks
Section 6: Collecting Like Terms
Learning Objectives:
• Simplify expressions by collecting like terms

Key Words:
like terms, simplify

Questions:
Simplify the following expressions:
1. 3x + 4x

2. 5a + 3b - 2a

3. 7m + 2n + 4m - n
Section 7: Short Challenge
Learning Objectives:
• Write a real-life expression

Key Words:
expression

Questions:
Write an expression for:
The total cost of x pens at p dollars each and y notebooks at q dollars each.

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