Simplification – Lesson 2
Algebra from Perimeter
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A
The expression for
perimeter is 5
B
The expression
x x for perimeter is
x+5
The expression for
perimeter is x x
x
D The expression for
perimeter is 5x
C
A
B
The perimeter is 60
The perimeter is 32m
x+4 x+4
The perimeter is 60m
x+4
C
The perimeter is 32
D
Progress Starter
Try to answer as many questions as you can from sections A, B and C.
Section A – Write an Section B – Write and Section C – Write an
expression for the expression for the expression for the
perimeter: perimeter: perimeter.:
5x x-4
y+1
3x 3x
-2x x-4
-2x
y+1
3x
3x x-4
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Simplification – Progress Sheet ANSWERS
Section A – Write an Section B – Write and Section C – Write an
expression for the expression for the expression for the
perimeter: perimeter: perimeter.:
9x 4x 3x + 2y - 10
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Algebra from Perimeter Worksheet
Try to answer as many questions as you can from the appropriate section.
If you cannot do section A, then you need to do the BRONZE section of the worksheet.
If you cannot do section B, then you need to complete the SILVER section of the worksheet
If you cannot do section C, then you should try the GOLD section of the worksheet.
Write down any examples or notes that you think will help
you when it comes to revising this topic
If you have completed all three sections, try the Matching Activity.
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Simplification worksheet – ANSWERS
BRONZE – Simplifying expressions involving
4) 8p
positive terms ONLY. 1) 2x + 2y 2) 5x 3) 5d Answers
SILVER – Simplifying expressions involving 4t
positive AND negative terms. 4) 1) 2x 2) 6y 3) p Answers
GOLD – Simplifying expressions involving 10p – 5 4) 8 – r or -r + 8
coefficients, positive AND negative terms. Answers 1) 4x + 4 2) 3x + 9 3)
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Plenary
Look back at your progress sheet. Think about what you have learnt during the lesson.
In your book write the title …Summary.
Write down 3 key points from todays lesson that will help you at the start of next
lesson.
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