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Name: ________________________________ Date: __________________
CHAPTER 1 LESSON 1: Arithmetic and Algebra
Objective:
o To identify arithmetic statements as true, false, or open.
o A1.2.3 Find solution sets of linear inequalities when possible numbers
are given for the variable.

Algebra is a branch of mathematics that uses both _________ and
____________ to show relationships between quantities.

Warm-Up Activity: There are 4 arithmetic operations which are: addition,
________________, ___________________, and division.
o Examples: 4+5=9 _____________________
o 1+1=3 _______________________
A ________________ is similar to the example above. It is a mathematical
sentence that is true or false.
o An open statement is a mathematical sentence that is neither ______
nor _________.
Another way to think of true statements is you completing the
math problem correctly.
Similarly, think of false statements as you making a mistake in a
math problem.
Example 1: 2 12= 24 30-19=11 81/9=9
Are these true or false statements? ___________________________

Example 2: 193=47 2-0=0 16/2=4
Are these true or false statements? ____________________________
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As stated above, Algebra includes numbers and letters.
o For instance, 2x is an algebraic term. X is a placeholder for an
________________ number.
2x also means: two _________________ by x as in
_____________ or ____________.
o Another set of algebraic terms is 2x+1
This is saying 2 multiplied by an unknown number, and, also,
adding one.
o Another set of algebraic terms is 2x-2. This time it subtracts 2 from the
problem.
o 2/x means _____________ two by an unknown number, x, and can be
written as ___________.
An open statement isnt true or false because the unknown _________ needs
to be solved for.
Example 3: Is the following algebraic sentence a: true, false, or open statement?
________________________
How would we solve for b?






Open statements can become true or false depending on the number you
substitute in for the letter.

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Example 4: Is 7n=21 a true or false statement when n=1, 2, 3, 4, or 5?
1. Substitute each number into the equation.
2. 7 (1)=21 7=21 False Statement
3. __________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________
5. __________________________________________________
6. __________________________________________________
Homework: p. 3 #s 1-30