2. Variable – is a letter or
symbol that represents
an unknown quantity.
X y Z n t
3. COEFFICIENTS
• Coefficients are the number part in front of
the terms with variables.
• Identify the coefficient of the term 3x2.
4. CONSTANTS
• Constants are the terms in the algebraic
expression that contain only numbers (or no
variables).
• Identify the constant in the expression
3x2 + 4y – 2xy + 7.
5. FACTORS
• Factors are numbers and/or variables that
are being multiplied together.
• For example, there are 3 factors in the term
4xy.
7. Since an algebraic expression
contains a variable, we can
evaluate the expression if we
are given what the variable
equals.
If m = 8,
solve the
expression
m + 5.
m + 5
8 + 5
13
8. You can use algebraic expressions
to explain a relationship between
quantities.
Ex: Ashley math grade decreased
by 6 points. Let g represent the
math grade.
g - 6
9. Words That Lead to Addition
• Sum
• More than
• Increased
• Plus
• Altogether
10. Words That Lead to Subtraction
• Decreased
• Less
• Difference
• Minus
• How many more
11. Words That Lead to Multiplication
• Product
• Total
• Area
• Times
• Of
12. Words That Lead to Division
• Share
• Distribute
• Quotient
• Average
17. Write Algebraic Expressions
for These Word Phrases
• Ten more than a number
• A number decrease by 5
• 6 less than a number
• A number increased by 8
• The sum of a number & 9
• 4 more than a number
n + 10
w - 5
x - 6
n + 8
n + 9
y + 4
18. Write Algebraic Expressions
for These Word Phrases
• A number s plus 2
• A number decrease by 1
• 31 less than a number
• A number b increased by 7
• The sum of a number & 6
• 9 more than a number
s + 2
k - 1
x - 31
b + 7
n + 6
z + 9
19. Write an Algebraic Expression
for These Situations
• Scott’s brother is 2 years younger than
Scott
• The sum of two numbers is 12
• The difference between two numbers is 5
s - 2
v + c = 12
m – n = 5
20. Practice Problems
6. A cake will serve 12
people. Write an
expression for how many
people will C cakes
serve?
22. Practice Problems
7.The drama club sold 60 more
tickets on Saturday as on
Friday (f). Write an
expression for the number of
tickets sold on Saturday.