Writing Algebraic Equations

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Daily Lesson Objective





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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.

Two-Step Equation Clarification

Remember, always simplify if you need to and then add/subtract the constant first
9x + 6 = 24 2 7x = 51








9 -5 + 4x = 11 20 = 2(2x + 6)

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Converting Math Sentences

Look at the two examples. Write a two-step algebraic equation by using the information
provided. Think back to how we solved when we saw these before.

1. Example 1








2. Example 2




Converting Word Problems

Look at the two examples. Write a two-step algebraic equation by using the information
provided. To start, begin by identifying a rate, constant, and total for your equation.

1. Example 1








2. Example 2








Equation with Addition Equation with Subtraction

Jorge is visiting a friend and has already driven 150 A full bag of Oreos has 75 cookies. If Mary eats
miles. For the rest of the trip he expects to average an average of 5 cookies per minute, how many will
70 miles per hour, h. Write an algebraic equation to she have after m minutes? Write an algebraic
represent the total number of miles, m, he will have equation that shows the total number of cookies, c,
driven in h number of hours. she will have after eating for m minutes

Total: What we are solving for Constant: The starting point Rate: Look for the word per








Ten more than four times a number is eighteen The quotient of twice a number and three is ten


Add: sum, more than Subtract: difference, less than Multiply: product, twice Divide: quotient







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Guided Practice










Writing Algebraic Equations

Read the word problems and write an equivalent algebraic equation representing each one.

1. At the beginning of the school year, MTS keeps track of how many students attend
school. At the beginning of the year there were 575 students, and 5 new students enroll
each day. Write an equation to find the total attendance, a, of students after d days.

Total Constant Rate









2. Next door at Heard, the principal also keeps track of attendance. At the beginning of
the year there were 460 students, and 4 students leave each day. Write an equation to
find the total attendance, a, of students after d days.

Total Constant Rate








Steps: Writing an Equation from a Word Problem


1. Determine what the question is asking

2. Identify the unique parts of the equation

a. *In our examples, it will be what we call a rate, constant, and total

3. Plug the values into our two-step equation format

a. Constant + Rate = Total
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I identify the total first because
I think thats the easiest one to
find, but for others they like
finding the rate. Its up to you!
Writing Algebraic Equations

Read the word problems. Write an equivalent algebraic equation representing each one.

1. A mechanic charges $25 an hour plus an initial $20 service fee. Write an expression
for the total cost, c, of taking in a car for h hours.

Total Constant Rate







2. A plane is flying at an altitude of 12,000 feet when it
begins its descent into the airport. Because of the steep
traffic pattern, air traffic control orders it to descend at
20 feet per second. What will be the planes final
altitude a after descending for s second?

Total Constant Rate





3. Billy is playing with his new Lincoln Log set. He has already assembled 24 pieces.
If he puts on 16 pieces per minute, how many total Lincoln Logs, L, will he have put
together after m minutes?

Total Constant Rate










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Procedures of Writing Equations

Follow the same process for writing the
equations - identify the different components.
The only change is that the word problem has
given a specific value rather than just a variable.

Writing and Solving Algebraic Equations

Read the word problems. Write an equivalent algebraic equation representing each one.
Ex. Principal Walker goes out to buy a candy
bar and some gum. He buys a Snickers bar for
$3 and four packs of gum g for a total of $7.
Write an algebraic representation of the
scenario. How much was each pack of gum?

Total: 7

Constant: 3

Rate: 4g

Equation: 3 + 4g = 7

Solution: g = 1


1. Missie had $80 to spend on 3 shirts. After buying the shirts she had $50. How much
did each shirt cost?

Total Constant Rate








2. Steve won 60 raffle tickets at work. He gave 4 to each of his friends. If he still had
12 tickets, how many friends received tickets?

Total Constant Rate








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Partner Practice

Read the word problems. Write and solve an equivalent algebraic equation representing each
one.

1. Krista bought a DVD for $12 and 2 CDs. Her total was $24. How much was each
CD?

Total Constant Rate





2. Scott bought a magazine for $8 and 6 books for a total of $26. How much did each
magazine cost?

Total Constant Rate





3. 200 Magnet Traditional students went on a field trip to the Grand Canyon. If 6 buses
took the same amount of kids, and 20 students rode with their parents, how many
students were on each bus?

Total Constant Rate





4. Sofia has a collection, c, of skirts. She already had 10 before receiving a recurring
gift from her uncle that will give her 2 new skirts each month, m, for her birthday. How
many skirts will she have after 6 months?

Total Constant Rate







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Check for Understanding

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

Read the word problem and answer the questions that follow.
1. Lorenzo collects recyclables every weekend to make money. The local center pays
him $5 upfront to cover the cost of transporting old soda cans and $2 for every pound of
rubbish he delivers. Write an equation that represents the net profit n that Lorenzo
makes for turning in p pounds of recyclables. How much money would he earn if he
turned in 8 pounds of recyclable material?





Standardized Test Practice

Read the question below and circle the best answer: A, B, C, or D.

1. Gabriela started a savings account, s, with $25. She will add $10 every week,
w. Which equation could be used to model her situation?

a. s = 25 + 10w
b. s = 25 10w
c. s = 10 + 25w
d. s = 10 25w

Error Analysis











Gregory is playing with his new LEGO set. He has already assembled 38 pieces. If he
puts on 10 pieces per minute, how many total LEGO pieces, L, will he have put together
after m minutes? Billy wrote the following equation. How did he mess up? What is the
correct equation?
L = 10 + 38m





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Independent Practice

Read the word problems. Write and solve an equivalent algebraic equation representing each
one.

1. Krista bought a DVD for $16 and 3 CDs. Her total was $31. How much was each
CD?

Total Constant Rate





2. Scott bought a magazine for $5 and 5 books for a total of $40. How much did each
book cost?

Total Constant Rate





3. 145 Magnet Traditional students went on a field trip to the Grand Canyon. If 7 buses
took the same amount of kids, and 30 students rode with their parents, how many
students were on each bus?

Total Constant Rate





4. Sofia has a collection, c, of skirts. She already had 15 before receiving a recurring
gift from her uncle that will give her 3 new skirts each month, m, for her birthday. How
many skirts will she have after 9 months?

Total Constant Rate



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Identifying Equations Using Addition

Circle the best answer to the statements below and answer the follow up
question.

1. Belinda started a savings account, s, with $25. She will add $10 every
week, w. How much money will she have after 7 weeks?

e. s = 25 + 10w
f. s = 25 10w
g. s = 10 + 25w
h. s = 10 25w

2. Lucille has a collection, c, of dolls. She already had 23 before receiving a
gift from her uncle that will give her 2 new dolls each month, m, for her
birthday. How many dolls will she have after 6 months?

a. c = 2 + 23m
b. c = 23 2m
c. c = 23 + 2m
d. c = 2 23m

3. A repairman charges $40 an hour plus an initial $25 service fee. Write an
expression for the total cost, c, of hiring the repairman for h hours. What will
it cost for 3 hours of services?

a. c = 25h + 40
b. c = 40 25h
c. c = 40h 25
d. c = 40h + 25

4. A plane is flying at an altitude, a, of 25,000 feet when it encounters heavy
turbulence. In order to avoid the storm, it ascends at a rate of 500 feet per
minute, m. How high will the plane be after 5 minutes?

a. a = 25,000 500m
b. a = 25,000 + 500m
c. a = 500 + 25,000m
d. a = 500 25,000m
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Identifying Equations Using Subtraction

Read the problems and answer both of the questions

1. Carmen has a checking account, a, with $250. Because of a bad shopping
habit, she will spend $50 every week, w. If she never puts any more money
in the account, how long will it take to spend all of the money?

a. a = 250 + 50w
b. a = 250 50w
c. a = 50 + 250w
d. a = 50 250w

2. Jorge has a bag of Oreos, o, which still being unopened, has 75 cookies in
it. He is dieting, and so limits himself to 5 cookies a day. At this rate, how
long will it take him until he has only 20 Oreos left?

a. o = 75d + 5
b. o = 75 5d
c. o = 75 + 5d
d. o = 5 75d

3. The Arizona State Lotto has a pool, p, of $500 to give away in cash
prizes. It expects to dole out an estimated $25 per hour, h, until all of the
money is paid to winners. How long will it take to distribute the $500?

a. p = 500h + 25
b. p = 500 25h
c. p = 500h 25
d. p = 500 + 25h

4. A plane is flying at an altitude, a, of 30,000 feet when it begins its
descent into the airport. Because of the steep traffic pattern, air traffic
control orders it to descend at 1,500 feet per minute. What will be the
planes altitude after 4 minutes of descending?

a. a = 1,500 30,000m
b. a = 1,500 + 30,000m
c. a = 30,000 + 1,500m
d. a = 30,000 1,500m