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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 q represent the number of quarters. Write an expression for the number of dimes.

6 q − 7

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Lauren has dimes and nickels in her purse. The number of dimes is eight more than four times the number of nickels. Let n represent the number of nickels. Write an expression for the number of dimes.

4 n + 8

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Key concepts

  • Combine like terms.
    1. Identify like terms.
    2. Rearrange the expression so like terms are together.
    3. Add the coefficients of the like terms

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Evaluate Algebraic Expressions

In the following exercises, evaluate the expression for the given value.

x 2 + 3 x 7 when x = 4

21

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x 2 + 5 x 8 when x = 6

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2 x + 4 y 5 when x = 7 , y = 8

41

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6 x + 3 y 9 when x = 6 , y = 9

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( x y ) 2 when x = 10 , y = 7

9

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( x + y ) 2 when x = 6 , y = 9

225

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a 2 + b 2 when a = 3 , b = 8

73

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r 2 s 2 when r = 12 , s = 5

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2 l + 2 w when l = 15 , w = 12

54

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2 l + 2 w when l = 18 , w = 14

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Identify Terms, Coefficients, and Like Terms

In the following exercises, list the terms in the given expression.

15 x 2 + 6 x + 2

15 x 2 , 6 x , 2

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10 y 3 + y + 2

10 y 3 , y , 2

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In the following exercises, identify the coefficient of the given term.

In the following exercises, identify all sets of like terms.

x 3 , 8 x , 14 , 8 y , 5 , 8 x 3

x 3 , 8 x 3 and 14, 5

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6 z , 3 w 2 , 1 , 6 z 2 , 4 z , w 2

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9 a , a 2 , 16 a b , 16 b 2 , 4 a b , 9 b 2

16 ab and 4 ab ; 16 b 2 and 9 b 2

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3 , 25 r 2 , 10 s , 10 r , 4 r 2 , 3 s

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Simplify Expressions by Combining Like Terms

In the following exercises, simplify the given expression by combining like terms.

7 u + 2 + 3 u + 1

10 u + 3

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7 p + 6 + 5 p + 4

12 p + 10

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10 a + 7 + 5 a 2 + 7 a 4


22 a + 1

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7 c + 4 + 6 c 3 + 9 c 1

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3 x 2 + 12 x + 11 + 14 x 2 + 8 x + 5

17 x 2 + 20 x + 16

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5 b 2 + 9 b + 10 + 2 b 2 + 3 b 4

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Translate English Phrases into Algebraic Expressions

In the following exercises, translate the given word phrase into an algebraic expression.

The sum of 8 and 12

8 + 12

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The difference of 14 and 9

14 − 9

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The product of 9 and 7

9 ⋅ 7

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The quotient of 36 and 9

36 ÷ 9

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The quotient of 42 and 7

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The difference of x and 4

x − 4

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The product of 6 and y

6 y

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The sum of 8 x and 3 x

8 x + 3 x

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The quotient of y and 3

y 3

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Eight times the difference of y and nine

8 ( y − 9)

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Seven times the difference of y and one

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Five times the sum of x and y

5 ( x + y )

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Nine times five less than twice x

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In the following exercises, write an algebraic expression.

Adele bought a skirt and a blouse. The skirt cost $15 more than the blouse. Let b represent the cost of the blouse. Write an expression for the cost of the skirt.

b + 15

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Eric has rock and classical CDs in his car. The number of rock CDs is 3 more than the number of classical CDs. Let c represent the number of classical CDs. Write an expression for the number of rock CDs.

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The number of girls in a second-grade class is 4 less than the number of boys. Let b represent the number of boys. Write an expression for the number of girls.

b − 4

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Marcella has 6 fewer male cousins than female cousins. Let f represent the number of female cousins. Write an expression for the number of boy cousins.

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Greg has nickels and pennies in his pocket. The number of pennies is seven less than twice the number of nickels. Let n represent the number of nickels. Write an expression for the number of pennies.

2 n − 7

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Jeannette has $5 and $10 bills in her wallet. The number of fives is three more than six times the number of tens. Let t represent the number of tens. Write an expression for the number of fives.

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Everyday math

In the following exercises, use algebraic expressions to solve the problem.

Car insurance Justin’s car insurance has a $750 deductible per incident. This means that he pays $750 and his insurance company will pay all costs beyond $750. If Justin files a claim for $2,100, how much will he pay, and how much will his insurance company pay?

He will pay $750. His insurance company will pay $1350.

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Home insurance Pam and Armando’s home insurance has a $2,500 deductible per incident. This means that they pay $2,500 and their insurance company will pay all costs beyond $2,500. If Pam and Armando file a claim for $19,400, how much will they pay, and how much will their insurance company pay?

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Writing exercises

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 x and y to help you explain.

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Explain the difference between “4 times the sum of x and y and “the sum of 4 times x and y .”

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Self check

After completing the exercises, use this checklist to evaluate your mastery of the objectives of this section.

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After reviewing this checklist, what will you do to become confident for all objectives?

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