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Mathematics
Quarter 2 – Module 4:
Evaluating Algebraic Expressions,
Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
Learning Area – Mathematics Grade Seven
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Quarter 2 – Module 4: Evaluating Algebraic Expressions, Addition and Subtraction of
Polynomials
First Edition, 2020

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written for the learners. After going
through this module, the learner is expected to:
1. Evaluate algebraic expressions for given values of the variables.
(M7AL-IIc-4)
2. Add and subtract polynomials.
(M7AL-IId-2)

What I Know
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer on the
separate sheet/s of paper.

1. What is the value of 6y+1, if y=0?

A. 1 B. 6 C. 7 D. 61

2. What would be the result when you evaluate x + y – z, if x = 1, y = 2, and

z = - 3?

A. -6 B. 0 C. 3 D. 6

3. Which among the choices is the sum of 5b+ 10b +2b + b?

A. b B. 15b C. 17b D. 18b

4. Which of the following is the answer when you add the polynomials (𝑥 2 +
8𝑥 + 1) and (𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 − 15)?

A. 𝑥 2 + 16𝑥 + 14 C. 2𝑥 2 + 14

B. 𝑥 2 + 16𝑥 − 14 D. 2𝑥 2 − 14

5. What would be the difference in the expression (7y –1) and (– 5y – 18)?

A. 2y – 17 C. 12y + 17

B. 2y – 19 D. 12y + 19
 Lesson
Evaluating Algebraic
1 Expressions
When you are buying things, you look for the value of the items you
need then estimate the amount that is within your budget. You need the
knowledge of evaluating algebraic expressions in order for you to arrive in
correct decision.

What’s In

We have studied the lesson on algebraic expression previously. Let us

know if you can recall the lesson by answering this activity. Write your
answers on a separate sheet/s of paper.

Identify the numerical and literal coefficient of each of these

expressions.

Numerical Coefficient Literal Coefficient

1. 4x _________ ___________

2. -xy _________ ___________

3. 2abc _________ ___________

4. 5m _________ ___________

5. p _________ ___________

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 What’s New
Evaluating Algebraic Expression

Evaluation of algebraic expression is just finding the value of the

expression by substituting a given set of numbers in place of letter or variable.

Examples:
Steps to follow in evaluating
1. Evaluate 3x - 5 when x = 3. algebraic expressions:
Solution: 3x - 5 1. Substitute the given values
for each variable.
= 3(3) - 5
2. Simplify first the expression
=9-5 within the parentheses.
=4 3. Simplify the expressions with
exponents.
2. Evaluate x - y when x = -2 and y = -6
4. Perform all indicated
Solution: x - y operations and simplify the
result.
= ( - 2) - ( - 6)

= -2 + 6

=4

3. Evaluate 4(a - 3) + 3(a + 2) where a = 5.

Solution: 4(a - 3) + 3(a + 2)

= 4(5 - 3) + 3(5 + 2)

= 4(2) + 3 (7)

= 8 + 21

= 29

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 What is It

For better understanding of the lesson, consider these examples.

Examples:
𝑥+2
1. Evaluate + 5 when x = 10.
3

10+2
Solution +5
3
12
= +5
3

=4+5
=9
2𝑎 [4 (𝑥)2 ]
2. Evaluate when a = 1, x = -3 and y = 3.
3𝑦

Solution:
2𝑎 [4 (𝑥)2 ]
=
3𝑦

2(1) [4 (−3)2 ]
=
3(3)

2 [4 (9)]
=
9

72
= 9

=8

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 What’s More

To understand well the lesson, you need to answer these multiple

choice questions by substituting the value to the given variable. Choose the
letter of the correct answer and write it on the separate sheet/s of paper.

1. Which of the following is the simplified form of the expression when you
combined like terms: 7b – 3b + 4?
A. 10b + 4 C. 4b + 4
B. 8b D. – 4b + 4

2. If m = 2, what is the value of m + 10?

A. 12 C. 10
B. 11 D. 9

3. If d = 2, e = 3, f = 6 and g = 12, what is the value of def?

A. 44 C. 30
B. 36 D. 11
𝑔
4. If d = 2, e = 3, f = 6 and g = 12, what is the value of ?
𝑑
A. 1 C. 6
B. 4 D. 8

5. If r = 6, what is the value of 6r – 4?

A. 40 C. 32
B. 36 D. 28

What I Have Learned

In evaluating algebraic expression, always consider the steps and

procedures, so that we can easily solve the expression by substituting the
given value.

1. Substitute the given values for each variable.

2. Simplify first the expression within the parentheses.
3. Simplify the expressions with exponents.
4. Perform all indicated operations and simplify the result.

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 What I Can Do

Evaluate using the given values. Solve and write your solution on the
separate sheet/s of paper.

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

1. 2a - b + c

2.

3.

4. 3c - 5z

5.

Assessment

Evaluate each expression for the given value of the variables. Solve and
write your answer on the separate sheet/s of paper.

1. 4x + 6 if x = -3

2. 3 (p + 6) if p = 12

3. 2 + 8k if k = -5

4. 4x + 3y if x = -3 and y = -2

5. 9x - 3y - 2 if x = 7 and y = -3

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 Additional Activities

Direction: Evaluate the following expressions. Choose the letter of the correct
answer and write your answer on a separate sheet/s of paper.

1. If a = 1; b = 3; d = - 2. Which of the following is the result when you

evaluate 3b + 2d?
A. 5 C. 2
B. 3 D. 0

2. Which of the following will be the value when you evaluate 𝑏2 + 4, if b =

3?
A. 13 C. 11
B. 12 D. 10

3. What is the value when you evaluate 2(a – 5) + 2, if a = 15?

A. 27 C. 14
B. 22 D. 7

4. When you evaluate 6a + 2(c – b); if a = 2; b = 1; c = 9, what would be

the value?
A. 28 C. -8
B. 4 D. -4

5. For 2x + 𝑥 2 ; if x = 3, evaluate the expression.

A. 15 C. 9
B. 12 D. 6

Lesson
Addition and Subtraction
2 of Polynomials
Like arithmetic, polynomials can be combined through the processes of
addition and subtraction. Just follow the rules in adding and subtracting
polynomials and you will arrive at the correct solution.

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 What’s In
Let us recall the previous lesson about evaluating algebraic
expressions. To evaluate an algebraic expression, determine its numerical
value by substituting a given set of numbers in place of letters or variables.

Evaluate each algebraic expression if x = 0, y = 1 and z = 3. Solve then write

your answer on the separate sheet/s of paper.

1. x + 2y – z

2. (5x +x) + (y +2z)

3. 𝑥 2 –4y + 𝑧 2

4. 10x – 2y +z

𝑥 2+2𝑧
5.
𝑦

What’s New
Adding Polynomials

Consider the terms 2b and 8b. Since the terms are similar, they can
be combined as 10b.

On the other hand, the terms 4a and 9b cannot be combined since

their literal coefficients are not the same.

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 To add polynomials, simply combine similar terms and proceed as in
addition of monomials. Take note that only similar terms can be
combined.

Subtracting Polynomials
To subtract polynomials having similar terms, the numerical coefficients are
subtracted as in signed numbers, and the literal coefficient is retained.

Recall the rule in subtraction:

For all real numbers a and b, a – b = a + (-b).

What is It

For better understanding on how to add and subtract polynomials,

consider these examples.

Examples:

1. Find the sum of 6x , 10x, and 22x

Arrange first the expressions aligned
Solution: vertically then add the numerical coefficients using
the rule in addition of signed numbers and bring
6x
down the similar literal coefficient.
10x
+ 22x
38x Follow the rules in adding signed numbers.
Remember the integer song in the tune of
“Row, Row, Row Your Boat”

Same signs add and keep

Different signs subtract
Take the sign of the larger number
Then you’ll be exact.
2. Add (m + 2n) and (m – 9n)
Take note also that for every literal
Solution: coefficient (letter or variable) without visible
numerical coefficient (number or constant)
m + 2n
always have 1 beside of it.
+ m – 9n Study the example at the left.
2m – 7n

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 3. Perform (a2 − 2a + 2) + (4a2 − 18)
Arrange the polynomials vertically. Place
Solution: each term aligned to their similar literal
a2 − 2a + 2 coefficient. If the terms are not similar, then
+ 4a2 − 18 they cannot be combined.
𝟐 Copy the terms that do not have the same
𝟓𝐚 − 𝟐𝐚 − 𝟏𝟔
literal coefficients, then arrange according to its
degree.

4. Solve 8x – (-6x) For you to be able to solve the polynomials,

let us first subtract monomial to monomial. Recall
Solution: that monomial is composed of only one term.
(8x) – (-6x) Similar to the addition of polynomials, we
+ ( 6x)
(8x) (–) are going to combine also similar terms. But
here in subtraction, change first the sign of the
subtrahend. We have only two signs: (+) positive
8x and (-) negative sign. So if the sign is positive
+ 6x (+), change it into negative (-) and if the sign is
14x negative (-), change it into positive (+). Then
follow the rules in adding polynomials.

5. Subtract ( 5xy + 8 ) – ( 2xy –9)

Solution: Arrange the polynomial vertically. The

( 5xy + 8 ) – ( 2xy –9) rules in subtracting integers, also apply in
( 5xy + 8 )+(–) (–2xy + 9) subtracting polynomials. Change the signs of the
subtrahend then proceed in addition rule or you
5xy + 8 can add the additive inverse of the subtrahend to
+ –2xy + 9 the minuend. The additive inverse of a
3xy +17 polynomial is obtained by multiplying each of its
terms by -1.

6. Find the difference between (y3 + 5y2 + 20) and (y3 − 12y2 + y + 4).

Solution:
(y 3 + 5y 2 + 20) – ( y 3 − 12y 2 + y + 4)
+ (−y 3 + 12y 2 − y − 4)
(y 3 + 5y2 + 20) (–)

y3 + 5y2 + 20 Take note that the difference between

+ −y + 12y − y − 4
3 2 positive and negative terms with similar
𝟏𝟕𝐲𝟐 − 𝐲 + 𝟏𝟔 numerical and literal coefficient is zero.

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 What’s More

To understand well the lesson in adding and subtracting polynomials,

you need to answer these matching type questions. Match each item in
column A with its corresponding answer in column B. Write the letter of
correct answer on a separate sheet/s of paper.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

1. (5𝑥 2 + 2𝑥) + (3𝑥 2 + 𝑥) A. 5x

2. (−2𝑥 2 + 𝑦) + (4𝑥 2 + 5𝑦) B. 𝑥 2 − 12𝑥

3. (4𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 7) + (−3𝑥 2 − 9𝑥 − 7) C. 10𝑦 2 − 17

4. 10x – (–5x) D. 8𝑥 2 + 3𝑥

5. (9𝑦 2 + 2𝑦 + 11) – (−𝑦 2 + 2𝑦 − 6) E. 2𝑥 2 + 6𝑦

F.15x

G. −6𝑥 2 + 6𝑦

What I Have Learned

In adding and subtracting polynomials, always consider the rules so

that we can easily solve the operations in polynomials.

Rules for Adding Polynomials

To add polynomials, simply combine similar terms. To combine similar

terms, get the sum of the numerical coefficients and copy the same literal
coefficients. If there is more than one term, for convenience, write similar
terms in the same column.

Rules for Subtracting Polynomials

To subtract polynomials, change the sign of the subtrahend then
proceed to the addition rule. Also, remember what subtraction means. It is
adding the negative of the quantity.

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 What I Can Do
Perform the indicated operations. Write your answer on the separate sheet/s
of paper.

1. 15y +5y +2y

2. (18x+2y) + (-10x-2y)

3. (𝑚2 + 2𝑚 + 1) + (𝑚2 + 4𝑚 + 1)

4. 120n – 100n

5. (2a+2y) – (-8a – y)

Assessment

Find the sum of the given polynomials. Write your answer on the separate
sheet/s of paper.
1. 2𝑥 2 + 1 2. 4m + 8 3. 𝑦 2 − 5𝑦 + 4
2
3𝑥 + 12 12m + 1 𝑦 2 − 15𝑦 + 10
+ 10𝑥 2 + 5 + -16m - 9 + − 𝑦 − 10

Find the difference of the following polynomials.

4. ( 15a + 6b ) – ( -12a + b )

5. (𝑝2 + 𝑝 + 1) – (−𝑝2 + 25𝑝 − 0)

Additional Activities

Perform the given operations. Write your answer on the separate sheet/s of paper

1. 17x + 9y + 4x – 4x – 5 4. 40 𝑎3 𝑏2 + 21𝑎2 𝑏3 − 13 + 13

2. 10xy – 12xyz + 3xyz – (–2xy) + 8 5. -4xy + 4xy – (–2x)

3. 𝑦 3 + 𝑦 3 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥𝑦 + (−2𝑥𝑦) + 𝑥 2

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What’s In What’s More What I Can do
1. -1 1. D 1. 22y
2. 7 2. E 2. 8x
3. 5 3. B 3. 2𝑚2 + 6𝑚 + 2
4. 1 4. F 4. 20n
5. 6 5. C 5. 10a+3y
Assessment Additional Activities
1. 15𝑥 2 + 18 1. 17x+9y-5
2. 0 2. 12xy-9xyz+8
3. 2𝑦 2 − 21𝑦 + 4 3. 𝑦 3 + 𝑦 3 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥𝑦 + 𝑥 2
4. 27a + 5b 4. 40𝑎3 𝑏2 + 21𝑎2 𝑏3
5. 2𝑝2 − 24𝑝 + 1 5. 2x
ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION OF POLYNOMIALS
What I Know What’s In What I can do
1. A 1. 4, x 1. 3
2. D 2. -1, xy 2. 1
3. D 3. 2, abc 1
3. −
2
4. D 4. 5, m
4. 14
5. C 5. 1, p 1
5.
2
What’s More Assessment Additional Activities
1. C 1. -6 1. C
2. A 2. 54 2. A
3. B 3. -38 3. B
4. C 4. -18 4. A
5. C 5. 70 5. A
EVALUATES EXPRESSION
Answer Key
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