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1 Working with Like Terms

Common Core Math Standard
AZ-7.EE.1: Apply properties of operations as strategies to add, subtract, factor, and expand linear expressions with rational coefficients

Daily Objective
By the end of the lesson, I will be able to ______________________________________

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** How Can I Use This? ** Mr. Walker and his friend go to the drivethru at McDonalds. He orders three Fred ordersd hamburgers and two fries and his friend asks for four hamburgers and three fries. Represent the total number of hamburgers h and fries f by writing an expression.

3h + 2f + 4h + 3f = 7h + 5f

Do Now
Jenni always works twice as many hours as Scott. If Scott works his typical 6 hours on Monday and half that amount on Tuesday, how many hours does Jenni work over the same time period? What is the question asking?

What do I need to know first?

How will that help me answer the question?

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Essential Vocabulary
Term

Coefficient

Constant

Variable

Teacher Model
1. Example 1 Like Terms Identifying 6x + 8 + 2
Constant: Variable:

Combining Like Terms 6x + 8 + 2

3 + 7x + 4 2. Example 2
Constant: Variable:

3 + 7x + 4

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Steps for Combining Like Terms
1. Determine what the question is asking 2. Identify the unique parts of the expression
a. Circle the constants b. Underline the variables

3. Simplify the expression

Guided Practice
Identify the constant terms and variable terms. Simplify the expression. 1. 3x + 8 + 2x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

2. 4x + 7 + 5
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

3. 2x + 3x + 2x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

4. 4 + 6x + x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

5. 5x + 4x + 8
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

6. 9x + 5 x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

*A variable without a coefficient has a value of _______. *Always keep the sign that is ___________ a number.
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Guided Practice
Identify the constant terms and variable terms. Simplify the expression. 1. 7x + 8 + 6
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

2. x + 3 + 8x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

3. 4 + 5x + 9x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

4. 6 + 3x + 12 + x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

5. 4x x + 7
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

6. 8x + 5 7x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

7. 2x + 7x x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

8. 14x 5x + 10 + 4
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

9. Mr. Walker, despite his busy schedule, always finds time to read. This month
he has read 4 books and 7 magazines. Last month he read 5 books and two magazines. Write an expression for the total number of books b and magazines m that Mr. Walker read.

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Partner Practice
Identify the constant terms and variable terms. Simplify the expression. 1. 4 + 7 + 5x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

2. x + 9x + 5
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

3. 7x + 3 5x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

4. 6x 10 x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

5. 5x 2x + 8
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

6. 9x + 5 7x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

7. 3x + 12 + 4x 6
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

8. 4x + 5x + 9 + 7
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

9. 5x + x 6 + 5x
Constant: Variable: Simplified: [5]

10. 7x + 5 + 7x 1
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

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Check for Understanding
Demonstrate what you have learned by solving the problems below. You may refer back to your notes. Identify the constant terms and variable terms. Simplify the expression. 1. 3x + 8 + 2x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

2. 4x + 7 5
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

Whats Wrong With This?

Look at the mistakes below and answer the questions to the right Problem 1 6x + 3x + 9 + x = 19x
(What went wrong? What is the correct answer?)

Problem 2 5x + 7 2x = 7x + 7
(What went wrong? What is the correct answer?)

Reviewing the Objective

Today, I am able to _________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

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Independent Practice
Work independently and silently on the problems below. If you have any questions, refer to your notes and follow the procedures outlined in them. This is why we take detailed notes! Identify the constant terms and variable terms. Simplify the expression. 1. 3x + 6x + 4
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

2. 2x + 7 + x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

3. 2x 7 + 3x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

4. 6 6x + 9 + 11x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

5. x x + 6
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

6. 12x + 5 3x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

7. x + 2x + 3x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

8. 7 + 7x + 2 4x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

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Independent Practice
Work independently and silently on the problems below. If you have any questions, refer to your notes and follow the procedures outlined in them. This is why we take detailed notes! Identify the constant terms and variable terms. Simplify the expression. 1. 4x + 7 + 2x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

2. 4x 7 + 3
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

3. 2 + 3x + 7x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

4. 14 + 2x 4 + x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

5. 11x 2 + 8x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

6. 6x + 5 x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

7. 13 + 4x + 2x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

8. 7 + 5x + 10x + 9x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

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Daily Review Sheet
This page is for you to keep in your binder and is to be worked on when you are finished with the daily notes packet. It counts as a grade. It will serve as an overview of the days lesson and is a quick reference for use on weekly quizzes.

Part 1: Objective (review the daily objective) _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Part 2: Vocabulary (define the words from todays lesson)
Term: Coefficient: Constant: Variable:

Part 3: Check for Understanding (apply your understanding of Like Terms) 1. What are terms that have a number but no variable called? 2. What is the coefficient of y in the expression 8 3y + 1? Part 4: Example Problems (solve the problems) 1. x + x + 7
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

2. 6x 14 3x
Constant: Variable: Simplified:

Part 5: Word Problem (Write a mathematical expression and solve) 1. Mr. Walker watches TV every day. Two days ago he watched 2 movies and three TV shows. Yesterday he watched 1 movie and 1 TV show. Write a mathematical expression that represents how many math problems m he will solve. Solve the expression.
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