EVALUATING

ALGEBRAIC
EXPRESSIONS
An algebraic expression is a
mathematical statement that
contains a combination of
numbers, symbols, variables
and mathematical operators. It
does not have an equal’s sign.
6 +   = 14
 +   +   +
  + =  
=   =   =
  + 17 = 30
Evaluating an algebraic expression simply
means that we have to simplify or reduce
the expression down to a single numerical
value. As we have discussed earlier,
variables can assume multiple values.
Hence, in evaluating algebraic expressions,
we have to substitute numerical values to
the variables.
1. 2x –y for x = 4 and y =2. 
2. 4x+3, when x = 4
3.
4. Amanda has 10 storybooks more than Alex. Express the
number of storybooks Amanda has in terms of the number
of storybooks Alex has.
5. Benjamin's mother is three times as old as Benjamin. If
Benjamin's mother is 39 years old, find Benjamin's age.
In evaluating algebraic expressions, we need to
follow the two steps and always never forget the
PEMDAS Rule. And the steps in solving word
problems in order to evaluate algebraic equation
we need to translate English Phrases to
Mathematical Phrases.
 Find the value of the algebraic expression.

5.
6. 200 Sweets from a big box are equally distributed in 10 small boxes. Express the
number of sweets in one small box in terms of the total number of sweets.