Converting Math Sentences

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Lesson Objective





Do Now

























By the end of the lesson, we will be able to ____________________________________

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(EE.1) Apply properties of operations as strategies to add, subtract, factor, and expand linear expressions with rational coefficients.

Quiz Review

These were the two most difficult quiz questions. Simplify them below.
1. Solve for the perimeter 2. Find the measure of one side given the perimeter



Content Review Factoring

Think about the biggest whole number that can be divided out of each term.
1. 12a + 32 2. 24x + 36y + 48z




-3(4x 5)
33x + 15
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Integer Operations

Always ask yourself: ARE THE SIGNS THE SAME OR DIFFERENT?












Thought Process

1. 6 8
Are the signs the same or different? _______________

The signs are ____________, so I need to _____________ the values

2. -7 1
Are the signs the same or different? _______________

The signs are ____________, so I need to _____________ the values

3. -5 + 9
Are the signs the same or different? _______________

The signs are ____________, so I need to _____________ the values

4. -1 2
Are the signs the same or different? _______________

The signs are ____________, so I need to _____________ the values
Two Integer Procedures (TIPs)

1. When the signs are the _________________ we always _________________ the values and
keep their sign.

Ex. 5 + 4 = 9 Ex. -3 7 = -10


2. When the signs are the _________________ we always __________________ the values and
keep the sign from the bigger number.

Ex. 8 6 = 2 Ex. -9 + 4 = -5


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Like Terms Operations

Combining like terms follows the same thought process as adding and subtracting integers.













Thought Process

1. 4x 7 9x + 2

Identify the different terms



Combine like terms



Simplify the expression



2. -7m + 9 4m 3

Identify the different terms



Combine like terms



Simplify the expression
Combining Like Terms

3. When the signs are the _________________ we always _________________ the values and
keep their sign.

Ex. 5x + 4x = 9x Ex. -3n 7n = -10n


4. When the signs are the _________________ we always __________________ the values and
keep the sign from the bigger number.

Ex. 8a 6a = 2a Ex. -9y + 4y = -5y



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Essential Vocabulary













Teacher Model
Look at the two examples. When converting to an algebraic expression, read it aloud. Think
about the algebraic representation of each word in the math sentence.

1. Example 1








2. Example 2









Vocabulary Term Visual Representation Teacher-Provided Definition


Math
Sentence


Algebraic
Expression


Convert


Converting to Algebraic Expressions

A number plus six equals twelve. The product of a number and two is ten.








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Guided Practice









Converting Math Sentences into Algebraic Expressions
When converting to an algebraic expression, read it aloud. Think about the algebraic
representation of each word in the math sentence.
1. The sum of a number and eight is forty-two.




2. Four less a number is nine.




3. The quotient of a number and five is twenty.





4. Seven more than a number is twenty-two.


5. Six times a number equals thirty.


Steps: Converting to Algebraic Expressions


1. Determine what the question is asking

2. Think about the words that associate with a basic operation

a. Quotient : Division; Product : Multiplication; Difference : Subtraction; Sum : Addition

3. Interpret the words as an algebraic representations


When we write the variable,
any variable is fine. Most
people use n for number
or x because that is the
most common variable in
math.
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Writing Sentences with Multiple Terms
When converting to an algebraic expression, read it aloud. Think about the algebraic
representation of each word in the math sentence.



1. Seven more than three times a number is sixteen.


2. Four times a number minus one equals forty-seven.


3. Five times a number less eleven equals thirty-four.




4. The different of twice a number and five is three.


5. The quotient of three times a number and two is six.




6. Five subtracted from two times a number equals a number plus four.


Keep In Mind!

The words is or equals will denote
an equal sign and separate the two
sides of terms/expressions.

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Partner Practice
Simplify the expressions by adding/subtracting the integers.

1. 2 9
Are the signs the same or different? _______________

The signs are ____________, so I need to _____________ the values

2. -6 5
Are the signs the same or different? _______________

The signs are ____________, so I need to _____________ the values

3. -3 + 8
Are the signs the same or different? _______________

The signs are ____________, so I need to _____________ the values

4. -7 2
Are the signs the same or different? _______________

The signs are ____________, so I need to _____________ the values

Simplify the expressions by combining like terms.

5. 3x 5 6x + 9

Identify the different terms


Combine like terms


Simplify the expression


6. -4m + 1 6m 2

Identify the different terms


Combine like terms


Simplify the expression
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Partner Practice

Convert the math sentences into algebraic expressions.

1. Four more than two times a number is thirty.




2. Five times a number minus three equals forty-two.




3. Three times a number less ten equals forty-four.




4. The difference of twice a number and one is three.




5. The quotient of three times a number and six is five.




6. Nine subtracted from eight times a number equals a number plus seven.




7. Eighteen less a number is nine.




8. Twice a number equals four more than the same number.



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Check for Understanding

Demonstrate what you have learned by solving the problems below. You may refer back to
your notes.

Convert the problems below into either a math sentence or algebraic expression.
1. The product of a number and seven is fourteen

2. Twice a number less eight is ten



Standardized Test Practice

Read the question below and circle the best answer: A, B, C, or D.
1. Which of the following equations represents the sentence below?
The product of a number and 5 is -25
A. x - 5 = -25
B. x + 5 = -25
C. 5x = -25
D. -5x = 25

Error Analysis











The conversion has been mistranslated. First, circle the mistake in the algebraic
expression. Next, rewrite it correctly.

The sum of a number and four is ten x 4 = 10








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Independent Practice
Simplify the expressions by adding/subtracting the integers.

1. 5 1
Are the signs the same or different? _______________

The signs are ____________, so I need to _____________ the values

2. -2 8
Are the signs the same or different? _______________

The signs are ____________, so I need to _____________ the values

3. -9 + 5
Are the signs the same or different? _______________

The signs are ____________, so I need to _____________ the values

4. -6 3
Are the signs the same or different? _______________

The signs are ____________, so I need to _____________ the values

Simplify the expressions by combining like terms.

5. 9x 4 5x + 1

Identify the different terms


Combine like terms


Simplify the expression


6. -6m + 4 + m 8

Identify the different terms


Combine like terms


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Simplify the expression
Independent Practice

Convert the math sentences into algebraic expressions.

1. Six more than three times a number is twenty-four.




2. Two times a number minus one equals eleven.




3. Three times a number less eleven equals fifty-two.




4. The different of twice a number and five is fifteen.




5. The quotient of five times a number and two is forty.




6. Four subtracted from three times a number equals twenty-nine.




7. The product of two times a number and two is eight.




8. Seven more than three times a number equals twenty-eight.