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Write Algebraic Expressions

Essential Question How do you write an algebraic expression to
represent a situation ? .

.An algebraic expressior] is a mathematical phrase that

includes at least one variable. A variable is a letter or
symbol that stands for one or more numbers.

x + 10

3 Xy

There are severa l w ays to

show mu lt iplicati on with a
variabl e. Ea ch expressio n be low
represents ".3 times y."

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An artist charges a fee of $10 for drawing a

cartoon picture plus $5 for each person in the
drawing. Write an algebraic expression for the
total amount in dollars that the artist charges for
a drawing that includes p people.

Write an algebraic expression for the

. t otal charges.

Think: ( a fee of $10~$5 for each person)

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So, the total amount in dollars is _ _ _ _____,

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and e extra points. Write an algebraic expression for the

t eam's t otal score.

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So, the team's total score is _ _ __ _ _

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