1- 2 Variables, Expressions,

and Properties
Main IDEA
Evaluate expressions and The figures below are
identify properties. formed using toothpicks.
If each toothpick is a unit,
Standard 7AF1.2
Use the correct the perimeter of the first
order of operations figure is 4 units. ˆ}ÕÀiÊ£ ˆ}ÕÀiÊÓ ˆ}ÕÀiÊÎ
to evaluate algebraic
expressions such as 1. Copy and complete Figure Number 1 2 3 4 5 6
3(2x + 5)2.
Standard 7AF1.3
the table. What is the Perimeter 4 8
Simplify numerical relationship between the
expressions by applying figure number and the
properties of rational
numbers (e.g. identity, perimeter of the figure?
inverse, distributive,
2. What would be the perimeter of Figure 10?
associative, commutative)
and justify the process used.
Standard 7AF1.4 Use
algebraic terminology
(e.g. variable, equation, A variable is a symbol, usually a letter, used to represent a number.
term, coefficient, inequality, You can use the variable n to represent the figure number in the
expression, constant) correctly.
Mini Lab above.

figure number

4×n
NEW Vocabulary expression for perimeter of figure
variable
algebra
algebraic expression
The branch of mathematics that involves expressions with variables is
evaluate called algebra. The expression 4 × n is called an algebraic expression
numerical expression because it contains a variable, a number, and at least one operation.
order of operations
powers To evaluate or find the value of an algebraic expression, first replace the
property variable or variables with the known values to produce a numerical
counterexample expression, one with only numbers and operations. Then find the value
of the expression using the order of operations.

+%9#/.#%04 Order of Operations

1. Perform all operations within grouping symbols first; start with the
READING innermost grouping symbols.
in the Content Area 2. Evaluate all powers before other operations.
For strategies in reading 3. Multiply and divide in order from left to right.
this lesson, visit 4. Add and subtract in order from left to right.
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