1. The document provides examples to evaluate the expression 2(x+1) for different values of x, and explains why 2(x+1) is always even and 2(x)+1 is always odd when x is an integer. 2. Students complete an activity with basic rules of arithmetic and then rephrase the rules without using variables. Examples of rephrased rules are provided. 3. Additional examples work through binary operations, using properties of operations, and finding patterns in products. Homework assigned includes a mini quiz, practice problems, and studying for an upcoming test.