Mathematics

Second Quarter – Module 22

Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
Mathematics – Grade 7
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Second Quarter – Module 22: Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
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Mathematics
Second Quarter – Module 22
Evaluating Algebraic Expressions

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Evaluating Algebraic Expressions

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 Table of Contents

What I Need to Know ----------------------------- 1

What I Know ----------------------------- 2
What’s In ----------------------------- 4
What’s New ----------------------------- 5
What is It ----------------------------- 6
What’s More ----------------------------- 9
What I Have Learned ----------------------------- 10
What I Can Do ----------------------------- 10
Assessment ----------------------------- 11
Additional Activities ----------------------------- 13
Answer Key ----------------------------- 14
References ----------------------------- 16
 What I Need to Know

This module is designed and written for you. It is here to help you master
the nature of Algebra specifically in evaluating algebraic expressions. The
scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations.
The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The
lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the
order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook
you are now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to evaluate algebraic
expressions for given values of variables. Specifically, you will:

1. state the steps in evaluating algebraic expressions

2. evaluate algebraic expressions
3. apply evaluating algebraic expressions in real life situation.

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 What I Know

Multiple Choice
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on your
Math notebook.
1. If the expression −3𝑥𝑦 − 𝑥 2 𝑦 2 + 1 is evaluated when 𝑥 = −1 and
𝑦 = −1, then what is the exact value?
A. -3 C. 1
B. -1 D. 3
2. What is the value of the expression 3𝑥𝑦 if x = 0 and y = 1?
A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3
3. If x=3, what is the value of 3𝑥 2 ?
A. 3 B. 9 C. 18 D. 27
4. Given the expression 2𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 2, what is its value when x = 1 ?
A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8
5. What is the value of the expression 2𝑎𝑏 when a = 1 and b = −2?
A. -1 B. -2 C. -3 D. -4
6. In the expression x − 4, what is its value when x = 2 ?
A. 0 B. -1 C. -2 D. -3
7. Evaluate 3x – 2y + 5 when x = 2 and y = 4.
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
8. Evaluate 4(a-3) + 3(a+2) when a = 5.
A. 25 B. 27 C. 29 D. 31
For items 9 – 15, evaluate the expressions using the given values:
a=1 b=2 c=3 x = −3 y = −2 z = −1
9. 2a + b - c
A. 0 B. 1 C. 3 D. 4
10. 4x + 3y
A. -18 B. -9 C. 9 D. 18
10𝑎
11. 5
− 7𝑏

A. -12 B. -6 C. 6 D. 12

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12. 3c – 5z
A. 11 B. 12 C. 13 D. 14
13. (a + b) - 24
A. -19 B. -20 C. -21 D. -22
14. [6a – b(y + z)]
A. 11 B. 12 C. 13 D. 14
15. [16 (x - y) + 12 (a + z)]
A. −16 B. -4 C. 8 D. 20

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 Evaluating Algebraic Expressions

We have used operations on whole numbers, integers, fractions, and

decimals. Now, we will evaluate algebraic expressions in order to evaluate the
value of the unknown such as profit from sales or compute the monthly wages.

What’s In

Before we evaluate algebraic expressions, let us recall the order of

operations for numbers.

Activity 1: FILL ME!

Let’s Find Out: How to simplify expressions?
Let’s Use These Materials: Math Notebook and ballpen
Let’s Do It This Way: Study the given example below. Fill in the blanks to
complete the solution in the table. Write your answer on your Mathematics
notebook.

Example
Simplify: -2 + 3 [ (-1-1)3 + ( -3 +2)2 ]
Solution Processes

-2 + 3 [ (-1-1)3 + ( -3 +2)2 ] Perform operation in the grouping

symbol.
-2+ 3 [ (-2)3 + (-1)2 ] Raise numbers to their powers.

-2 + 3 [ -8 + 1] Add.

-2 + 3 ( -7 ) Multiply.

-2 + ( -21) Add.

-23 The answer is -23.

Now, it’s your turn to answer the activity.

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 Simplify: 5 ∙ 4 ÷ 10 + 62

Solution Processes

Did you get the correct answer? If not, do not worry because the next
activity will help you understand better.

What’s New

Activity 2: Find My Value!

Let’s Find Out: How to substitute the given value?
Let’s Use These Materials: Math Notebook and ballpen
Let’s Do It This Way: Suppose numbers are assigned to the letters of the
alphabet as follow: A=1, B=2, C=3, D=4, so on, up to Z=26

For example:
Find the value of a name by adding the values of its digits.
MARY M=13 A=1 R=18 and Y=25
So, 13 + 1 + 18 + 25 = 57.
Now, do the following:
1. List down five (5) first names of your close friends.
2. Find the numerical value of each name.

Congratulations! You really have a lot of friends.

Now, fasten your seatbelt for I will show you how to evaluate algebraic
expressions.

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 What Is It

Remember that replacing a variable with a number demonstrates the

Substitution Property of Equality.

Substitution Property of Equality

If two quantities are equal,

then one quantity can be replaced by the other.
In symbols:
For all numbers a and b, if a = b,
then a may be replaced by b.

When a number is substituted for the variable in a polynomial, the

polynomial takes a numerical value. Finding the value is called evaluating the
polynomial.

To evaluate an algebraic expression means to find the value of the

expression when the variable is replaced by a given number. There are at least
two steps involved in evaluating an algebraic expressions:
1. Replacing the variable by the given number value through
substitution
2. Performing the indicated arithmetic following the order of
operations. Here are the steps in simplifying the order of
operations:
✓ First, simplify expressions within grouping symbols.
✓ Then simplify powers.
✓ Then simplify products and quotients in order from the left
to right.
✓ Then simplify sums and differences in order from left to
right.

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Example 1:

Evaluate the polynomial 6𝑥 2 + 3 when:

a. 𝑥 = 0 b. 𝑥 = 3 c. 𝑥 = −4

Solutions:

a. When x=0. We will substitute 0 for x. Then evaluate the resulting

expression.

6𝑥 2 + 3 = 6(0)2 + 3
= 6(0) + 3
=0+3
=3

b. When x=3. We will substitute 3 for x. Then evaluate the resulting

expression.

6𝑥 2 + 3 = 6(3)2 + 3
= 6(9) + 3
= 54 + 3
= 57

c. When x=-4. We will substitute -4 for x. Then evaluate the resulting

expression.

6𝑥 2 + 3 = 6(−4)2 + 3
= 6(16) + 3
= 96 + 3
= 99

When an expression contains more than one variable, you need a value
for each variable to get the numerical value of the polynomial.

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Example 2:

4𝑥−3
Evaluate 3𝑦−4 when:

a. x = 1 and y = −1 b. x = 2 and y = 3

Solutions:
a. 𝟒𝒙 − 𝟑
𝟑𝒚 − 𝟒
4(1) − 3
=
3(−1) − 4
4−3
=
−3 − 4
1
=
−7
1
=−
7

b. 𝟒𝒙 − 𝟑
𝟑𝒚 − 𝟒
4(2) − 3
=
3(3) − 4
8−3
=
9−4
5
=
5
=1

Is everything clear? You

are now ready for the next activity.
Follow me and I will teach you
how to make a spider web.

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 What’s More

Activity 2: Complete the Web!

Let’s Find Out: How to evaluate algebraic expressions?
Let’s Use These Materials: Math Notebook and ballpen
Let’s Do It This Way: Find the value of each expression and write it in the
square. Copy the web and write your answer on your Mathematics notebook.

Let n=15

19

225 23
2n-11

𝑛
3
100 (𝑛 − 5)2 5
𝑛+7
11

50 -30

Keep it up! You did a great job.

Now, let’s check what have you
learned from this module.

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 What I Have Learned

Activity 3: Please Explain!

Let’s Find Out: How much do you know about evaluating algebraic
expressions?
Let’s Use These Materials: Math Notebook and ballpen
Let’s Do It This Way: Explain and discuss the given statements. Write your
answer on your Math notebook.

1. Evaluate : 3x 2 − 4xy − 6y 2 when x = −2 and y = 1.

2. Discuss the steps in evaluating algebraic expressions using the
given values of the variables above.

What I Can Do

Activity 4: Can I Have my Value?

Let’s Find Out: How to apply evaluating algebraic Expressions in sales?
Let’s Use These Materials: Math Notebook and ballpen
Let’s Do It This Way: Solve each problem. Write your answer on your Math
notebook. The first one is done for you.

The following mathematical statements describe cost and income in pesos from
the production and sale of x numbers of slippers.

Cost C of manufacturing: 𝐶 = 20𝑥 + 15

Cost M of marketing: 𝑀 = 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 8
Income C from sales: 𝑅 = 2𝑥 2 + 6𝑥

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1. What is the cost of manufacturing 50 pairs of slippers?
We will use the mathematical statement 𝐶 = 20𝑥 + 15.
Now, we will substitute 50 to x.
We have 𝐶 = 20(50) + 15 = 1,015 pesos
So, the total cost of manufacturing 50 pairs of slippers is 1, 015 pesos.
2. What is the cost of marketing 50 pairs of slippers?
3. What is the total cost of manufacturing and marketing 50 pairs of
slippers?
4. What is the income from selling 50 pairs of slippers?
5. What is the cost of manufacturing 20 pairs of slippers?

Assessment

Multiple Choice
Directions: To assess your learnings on this module, take this opportunity to
read and answer the questions below. Write your answer on your Mathematics
notebook.

For numbers 1– 7, evaluate using the given values:

a = 1, b = 2, c = 3, x = -3, y = -2, z = -1

1. 2a + b - c
A. 0 B. 1 C. 3 D. 4
2. 4x + 3y
A. -18 B. -9 C. 9 D. 18
10𝑎
3. − 7𝑏
5

A. -12 B. -6 C. 6 D. 12
4. 3c – 5z
A. 11 B.12 C.13 D. 14

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5. (a + b) - 24
A. -19 B. -20 C. -21 D. -22
6. [6a – b(y + z)]
A. 11 B. 12 C. 13 D. 14
7. [16 (x - y) + 12 (a + z)]
A. −16 B. -4 C. 8 D. 20
8. If the expression −3𝑥𝑦 − 𝑥 2 𝑦 2 + 1 is evaluated when x = -1 and y = -1,
then what is the exact value?
A. - 3 B. -1 C. 1 D. 3
9. What is the value of the expression 3𝑥𝑦 if x=0 and y=1?
A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3
10. If x=3, what is the value of 3𝑥 2 ?
A. 3 B. 9 C.18 D. 27
11. Given the expression 2𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 2, what is the value when x=1?
A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8
12. What is the value of the expression 2𝑎𝑏 when a=1 and b=-2?
A. -1 B. -2 C. -3 D. -4
13. In the expression x-4, what is the the value when x=2?
A. 0 B. -1 C. -2 D. -3
14. Evaluate 3x – 2y + 5 when x = 2 and y = 4.
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
15. Maria sold apples in the market. She used 7𝑥 + 1 as a mathematical
statement to describe the total number of apples sold for the week. If she
sold 50 apples on Monday, how many apples did she sell after a week?
A. 351 B. 381 C.391 D. 401

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 Additional Activities

Activity 5: How Much Do I Have?

Let’s Find Out: How to apply Evaluating Algebraic Expressions in weekly
salary?
Let’s Use These Materials: Math notebook and ballpen
Let’s Do It This Way: Analyze and solve the problem.

A cashier of a certain company is paid Php 550 per day for an 8-hour shift. Each
extra hour is paid Php 80. To compute for the cashier’s salary for the week with
6 extra hours, the manager uses the expression
𝟓𝟓𝟎𝐱 + 𝟖𝟎𝐲
Where x= the number of days worked in a week (5days)
y= the numbers of extra hours ( 6 hours)
How much is the cashier’s salary for the week?

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What’s More
What’s It What I Know
Evaluate: 5 ∙ 4 ÷ 10 + 62 1. A
2. A
Solution Processes
3. D
5 ∙ 4 ÷ 10 + 62 Square 6 first 4. B
20 ÷ 10 + 36 Multiply and divide 5. D
from left to right 6. C
7. C
2 + 36 Add
8. C
38 The answer is 38. 9. B
10. A
11. A
12. D
13. D
14. B
15. A
Answer Key
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Additional Activities Assessment What I have
550x + 80y = 550 (5) + 80 (6) 16. B 10. D Learned
= 2,750 + 17. A 11. B Answers may vary
480 18. A 12. D
What I Can Do
= 3,230 19. D 13. C
1. 1,015
The cashier’s weekly 20. D 14. C
2. 2,358
salary is Php 3,230 21. B 15. A
3. 3,373
22. A
4. 5,300
23. A
5. 415
24. A
 References

Julieta G. Bernabe, Elementary Algebra, SD Publications, Inc. 2009, p. 89-91

Orlando A. Oronce, et.al, Worktext in Mathematics e-math,Rex Bookstore

Inc.2012.p.164-168

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