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Geoffrey has dimes and quarters in his pocket. The number of dimes is seven less than six times the number of quarters. Let represent the number of quarters. Write an expression for the number of dimes.
6 q − 7
Lauren has dimes and nickels in her purse. The number of dimes is eight more than four times the number of nickels. Let represent the number of nickels. Write an expression for the number of dimes.
4 n + 8
Evaluate Algebraic Expressions
In the following exercises, evaluate the expression for the given value.
Identify Terms, Coefficients, and Like Terms
In the following exercises, list the terms in the given expression.
In the following exercises, identify the coefficient of the given term.
In the following exercises, identify all sets of like terms.
Simplify Expressions by Combining Like Terms
In the following exercises, simplify the given expression by combining like terms.
Translate English Phrases into Algebraic Expressions
In the following exercises, translate the given word phrase into an algebraic expression.
The sum of 9 and 1
8 less than 19
The product of 8 and 7
The quotient of 42 and 7
less than
The product of and
The sum of and
The quotient of and
Seven times the difference of and one
Nine times five less than twice
In the following exercises, write an algebraic expression.
Adele bought a skirt and a blouse. The skirt cost more than the blouse. Let represent the cost of the blouse. Write an expression for the cost of the skirt.
b + 15
Eric has rock and classical CDs in his car. The number of rock CDs is more than the number of classical CDs. Let represent the number of classical CDs. Write an expression for the number of rock CDs.
The number of girls in a second-grade class is less than the number of boys. Let represent the number of boys. Write an expression for the number of girls.
b − 4
Marcella has fewer male cousins than female cousins. Let represent the number of female cousins. Write an expression for the number of boy cousins.
Greg has nickels and pennies in his pocket. The number of pennies is seven less than twice the number of nickels. Let represent the number of nickels. Write an expression for the number of pennies.
2 n − 7
Jeannette has and bills in her wallet. The number of fives is three more than six times the number of tens. Let represent the number of tens. Write an expression for the number of fives.
In the following exercises, use algebraic expressions to solve the problem.
Car insurance Justin’s car insurance has a deductible per incident. This means that he pays and his insurance company will pay all costs beyond If Justin files a claim for how much will he pay, and how much will his insurance company pay?
He will pay $750. His insurance company will pay $1350.
Home insurance Pam and Armando’s home insurance has a deductible per incident. This means that they pay and their insurance company will pay all costs beyond If Pam and Armando file a claim for how much will they pay, and how much will their insurance company pay?
Explain why “the sum of x and y ” is the same as “the sum of y and x ,” but “the difference of x and y ” is not the same as “the difference of y and x .” Try substituting two random numbers for and to help you explain.
Explain the difference between times the sum of and and “the sum of times and
ⓐ After completing the exercises, use this checklist to evaluate your mastery of the objectives of this section.
ⓑ After reviewing this checklist, what will you do to become confident for all objectives?
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