Evaluating Algebraic Expressions

Learning Competency: Evaluate algebraic expressions involving integral exponents.

To evaluate an algebraic expression,

1. substitute the given value of variables to the algebraic expression and
2. solve by applying the laws of exponents.

Example: Evaluate a
2
+b
3
when a=4 and b=2.
Solution: a
2
+b
3
=4
2
+2
3
=(44)+(222)
=16+8
=24

Evaluating Algebraic Expressions Using Calculator
Calculator Model: Casio fx-350ES PLUS

This model has eight present variables named A, B, C, D, E, F, X and Y. You can assign
values to variables and also use variables in calculations.

Example: Evaluate a
2
+b
3
when a=4 and b=2.
Step 1: Assign the value 4 to variable a (or A),
4 (STO) (A).

Step 2: Assign the value 2 to variable b (or B),
2 (STO) (B).

Step 3:To find the value of a
2
+b
3
,

(A) (B) .

Then, a
2
+b
3
=24.










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Worksheet on Evaluating Algebraic Expressions

Direction: Using the calculator, evaluate the following algebraic expressions and complete
the table below.


Algebraic Expressions Value of Variables Value
1. x
5
x= 4
2. 9x
3
x= -2
3. a
2
+14a+40 a= 2
4.

y= 5
5.

x= -4 and y= 3
6.

c= 5
7.

x= -2 and y= 2
8.

y= 2
9.

m= 1
10.

m= -6 and n=-3











ANSWER KEY

Algebraic Expressions Value of Variables Value
1. x
5
x= 4 1024
2. 9x
3
x= -2 -72
3. a
2
+14a+40 a= 2 72
4.

y= 5 8
5.

x= -4 and y= 3 -65
6.

c= 5 10648
7.

x= -2 and y= 2 -640
8.

y= 2

9.

m= 1

10.

m= -6 and n=-3 -18

Prepared by:
Cynthia V. Amboy M. A. Ed. Math

References:
Abuzo, Emmanuel P. et. al. (2013). Grade 8 Mathematics Learners Module First Ed.
Casio fx-350ES PLUS Users Guide