Mathematics Grade 7

W2 - Lesson 2: Expressions and

Modeling Equations

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W1 - Lesson 1.........................................................................Divisibility Rules Required
W1 - Lesson 2....................................................................... Decimal Numbers
W1 - Lesson 3......................................................................................Fractions Math Set
W1 - Lesson 4................. Improper Fractions, Mixed Numbers,Percents, and Calculator
Decimals
W1 - Lesson 5..................................Integers, Number Lines, and Sequencing
W1 - Quiz No Textbook
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W2 - Lesson 1...................... Table of Values and Graphing Linear Equations
W2 - Lesson 2................................Modeling Expressions, Equations, and the This is a stand-
alone course.
Preservation of Equality
W2 - Lesson 3................................................... Algebra and Linear Equations
W2 - Lesson 4......................................................................................Statistics
W2 - Lesson 5............................... Circle Graphs and Calculating Probability
W2 - Quiz

W3 - Lesson 1.......................................................................................... Circles

W3 - Lesson 2....................................... Area of Triangles and Parallelograms
W3 - Lesson 3.............................................................................Line Segments
W3 - Lesson 4................................... Parts and Plotting on a Cartesian Plane
W3 - Lesson 5..........................................................................Transformations
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Mathematics Grade 7
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Preview/Review W2 - Lesson 2
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Preview/Review Concepts
for
Grade Seven Mathematics

W2 – Lesson 2:

Expressions and Modeling

Equations
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W2 – Lesson 2: Expressions and Modeling Equations

Objective:

• I can identify the parts of an algebraic expression.

Term: variables or constants separated by a plus or minus sign.

Example, 4x – 6 (has 2 terms)

Variable: a letter or symbol used to represent any number you want.

Example, x + 3 (means 3 more than any number). x is the variable

Constant term: the term in the expression that has a fixed value and does

not contain variables.

Example, x – 9 (9 is the constant term)

Algebraic expression: is a math “sentence” containing algebraic terms

that can be reused to solve similar problems even if the numbers change.

It can include variables or constants but does not have an equal sign

Practice

Circle any numerical coefficients and underline any constant terms.

a. 4x – 2

b. 5 + 3n
numerical coefficient
c. 23w + 45 →
(multiplies a variable)
→ Constant
term
d. 12d – 6b
7x + 9
→

e. 3g – 4h + 15
variable

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Writing Expressions:

Example: Dylan earns $8 / hour. Write an

expression that represents his total earnings
We can calculate his earnings by multiplying the
number of hours he worked by his wage so the
expression is:
$8 × h or $8h

Practice:

Using n as the variable, write an expression for:

a. Five times a number b. Nine minus a number.

c. A number subtracted from eight. d. A number decreased by two

e. Twelve more than three times a number.

f. Six less than a number divided by two.

g. A number plus one then divided by three

h. A number plus four, times ten.

i. Ronald buys CDs at $12 each. Write the expression for the price of n CDs.

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Objective:

• I can evaluate an expression by using substitution.

Evaluating expressions:

An expression can be evaluated, or solved, by substituting, or replacing, the variable with a

number.

Use brackets ( ) to indicate which numbers are

the substituted values.
Example 1: Evaluate the
7g –- 44 for g = 2.
expression 7g

7(2) – 4

= 14 – 4
10
= 10
= 10

Example 2:

Cory delivers flyers for his dad. His dad gives him
$5/h plus $1 for every 100 flyers he delivers. The
expression representing his earnings is 5h n where
5h + n,
h is number of hours, and n is the number of 100
flyers. If Cory spent 2 hours delivering 300 flyers,
how much money did he earn?
5h + n
= 5(2)
(2)++ (3)
(3)
= 10 + 3
= $13
He earned $13.
5h + n

= 5(2) + (3)

= 10 + 3
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Practice:

1. Evaluate the expression

a. 6a + b for a = 3 and b = 1 b. 7(a-1) + b for b = 7 and a = 5.

c. 3b-(a + 5) for a = 6 and b = 10 d. 3(b - 1) + a for a = 1 and b = 5.

2. A movie costs $6.00 per adult and $4 per child to attend.

a. What expression would represent the cost for the movie?

b. How much would the total cost be if 3 adults and 7 children went?

3. Lorraine is renting a tent and chairs for a birthday party. The tent costs $250.00 for
the day plus $3.00 for each chair.

a. What algebraic expression would describe the cost of renting a tent and chairs
for the day?

b. What is the cost of renting the tent and 26 chairs for the day?

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Objective:

• I can model the preservation of equality.

Equation: one quantity equal to another quantity. Each quantity may be

a number or an algebraic expression.

Example: 8b + 4 = 16

Balance Scale model:

Key

= +1
= -1

Example: Solve for d, d + 5 = 12

Example 2:
Solve for x,
2x -3 = 7
In order to get d by itself but keep
x x
the scale balanced, take 5 s from
each side.

d
Add 3 tiles to each side
x x
d=7

Divide both sides by 2

x x
x=5

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Practice:

Model the solution for the variable using a balance scale model

a. 3x + 2 = 8 b. x + 7 = 9

x x x x

c. 2x - 1 = 7 d. x + 9 = 10

x x x

e. 2x - 5 = 9 f. x + 6 = 8

x x x

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Unit tile: represented by a single tile. Variable tile: represented by a long

Each one tile represents. rectangular tile. Each tile represents

= +1 = -1 one unit of a variable.

Remember: =0

Practice:
What expression is represented?

Example: a.

Means, 2x + 7
b.

Means, 2x + 7

c. d.

e. f.

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Model integer equations using algebra tiles:

Example: open tiles are positive
shaded tiles are negative
h – 5 = 12

Left side: (h – 5) Right side (12)

→ To take away tiles we need to make “zero pairs”

→ Whatever happens to one side must also happen to the other side to keep it equal

In this case, to get the variable by itself, add 5 positive tiles to both sides.

Left side: Right side

Left side: Right side

Therefore, h = 17

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Practice:

Model and solve the equation using Algebra tiles

a. x–7=–3

Left side: Right side

b. x–8=1

Left side: Right side

c. x–3=4

Left side: Right side

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Summary and Practice:

• Using what you've learned, answer the following questions.

1. Compare expressions and equations. What is similar? What is different?

Expressions and Equations

Similarities Differences

2. Circle all numerical coefficients. Underline constant terms.

a. 4b + 5c – 12 b. 3x – 8y + 3z – 34

c. 7g + 2h + 25 d. 6m – 9n

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3. Write an expression for each phrase:

a. Seven more than a number. b. A number multiplied by five.

c. A number decreased by twelve. d. A number divided by four.

e. Double a number and add three. f. A number is subtracted from thirty

two

4. Jillian makes $6 an hour babysitting.

a. Write an expression to represent her earnings.

b. How much does Jillian make if she babysits for 4 hours?

c. 6 hours?

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5. Marg’s flower shop sells roses for $2 a stem, lilies for $1, and orchids for $3. If the
customer wants a vase, it is an additional $10.

a. Write an expression that would represent her total price for an arrangement
with each flower type in a vase.

b. How much would Marg charge if a customer orders:

i. 12 roses and 3 orchids with a vase?

ii. 5 roses, 7 lilies, and 2 orchids, no vase?

iii. 12 roses, 2 lilies, 2 orchids with a vase?

6. Evaluate the expression.

a. 8a + b for a = 2 and b = 4.

b. 3(a - 2) + b for b = 8 and a = 5.

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7. Model the equation and the solution using a balance scale model.

a. 2x - 2 = 10

b. 3x + 3 = 12

8. Model and solve the equation using Algebra tiles

a. x – 2 = – 3

Left side: Right side

b. 2x + 2 = 6

Left side: Right side

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