3-4 Write

Algebraic
Expressions
6.EE.A.2a; 6.EE.A.2b; 6.EE.B.6
Learning Outcomes
- I can write an algebraic expression to model a pattern.

- I can write an algebraic expression from a word phrase.

- I can use precise mathematical language when identifying

parts of an expression
Explore it!

1) What pattern do you see

in the data in the table?
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2) Write the numerical
expression to relate the
number of games won by
lynx to the number of
games won by Hornets

3) Explain how to complete

the table for the lynx if the
Hornets won n games
What is the Algebraic Expression?
• An Algebraic is a type of math expression that has at least
one variable and at least one operation.

• The variable is a letter representing some unknown.

A variable always represents a number, but it caries varying
values when written in an expression.
Example 1: Write an Algebraic Expression using a Pattern

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Example 1: Write an Algebraic Expression using a Pattern

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Try it!

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Example 2: Write Algebraic Expressions

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Try it!

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Example 3: Identifying Parts of a Expression

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Example 3: Identifying Parts of a Expression

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Example 3: Identifying Parts of a Expression

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Try it!

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Key Concept

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Let’s work together
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Let’s work together
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 Classwork

Questions 11 Questions 15 Questions 19

 14 on page  18 on page  22 on page
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Questions 23 Questions 26
 25 on page  28 on page Ixl: Y.3 and Y.8
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