LESSON 1WRITING EXPRESSIONS

Unit 4: EXPRESSIONS & EQUATIONS

Sprints:
m2 . a-3 . m2 = m4/a3

a3 + a3 = 2a3

3(n4)2 = 3n8

(4/5)-3 = 53 /43

(10-1 + 4-1) = 1/10 + = 14/40

(3-2 . 92) = 92/32 = 81/9 = 2

End

Do-Now
The Hindenburg was known to be one of the largest zeppelin
at the time holding 5.63 x 1017 pounds of air. If the
Hindenburg was measured 4.5 x 105 cubic, how much
pressure did the zeppelin hold per cubic?

Objective:
I can write mathematical statements
using symbols to represent numbers.
I can write a mathematical
statements in various equivalent
statements.

LEARNING
PENCILS DOWN, LISTEN,
Discussion 4POSITION,
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LEARN

students thestatement
text of a mathematical
statement
compared to the equat
WriteShow
a mathematical
for the following
situation

MP.2

The number 1,157 is the sum of the squares of

two consecutive odd integers divided by the
difference between the two consecutive odd
integers.

1,

Ask students to write or share aloud (a) how these two are related, (b) which
Then, continue with the discussion that follows.

Using letters to represent numbers in mathematical statements was

1600s. In that era, people used only words to describe mathematic
represent numbers not only brought clarity to mathematical statem
mathematics.

I can write mathematical statements using symbols to represent numbers.

thoughts on personal white boards or a similar tool and show you their

Lets Try Another:

Scaffolding:

a mathematical
statement
ment Write
using symbolic
language:
A whole for the following situation
Alternative statement:
square of half the number is subtracted
A whole number has the
number itself.
property that when half
board.
the number is added to
be the whole number.
15, we get the number
itself.
write the square of half the number.

+ 15 =

an one way. Then, have students share their expressions of the square
om students (or provide them). Ask students why they are all correct.

mber has the property that when the square of half the number is
I can write
mathematical statements using symbols to represent numbers.
we get the number
itself.

Writing Expressions/Equations
An expression is a mathematical statement that used to
represent a mathematical situation
We can use a variable to hold place for an unknown
number.
We want to break up the verbal statement into smaller
manageable pieces to help write
Numerical Expression- a statement containing only numbers &
operations. OR
An Algebraic Expression- a statement containing numbers,
symbols or operations.
I can write mathematical statements using symbols to represent numbers.

Classwork
Exercises

Pair & Share

Exercise 1 pg. 1

Write each of the following statements using symbolic language.

1. The sum of four consecutive even integers is 28.

2. A number is four times larger than the square of half the number.

I can write mathematical statements using symbols to represent numbers.

Independent Practice

Exercise 2 - 5
Pg. 1
I can write mathematical statements using symbols to represent numbers.

2. A number is four times larger than the square of half the number.
3

3. Steven has some money. If he spends $9.00, then he will have of the amount he started with.
5

3. Steven has some money. If he spends $9.00, then he will have of the amount he started with.
5

4. The sum of a number squared and three less than twice the number is 129.
3
3. Steven has some money. If he spends $9.00, then he will have of the amount he started with.
5

4. The sum of a number squared and three less than twice the number is 129.

4. The sum of a number squared and three less than twice the number is 129.
1
4.
sumread
of aanumber
squared
and three
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is 129.
5. The
Miriam
book with
an unknown
number
of pages.
Thenumber
first week,
she read five less than of the pages. The
3

second week, she read171more pages and finished the book. Write an equation that represents the total number
of pages in the book.
1

5. Miriam read a book with an unknown number of pages. The first week, she read five less than of the pages. The
3

second week, she read171more pages and finished the book. Write an equation that represents
the total number
1
5. Miriam read a book with an unknown number of pages. The first week, she read five less than of the pages. The
3
of pages in the book.
second week, she read171more pages and finished the book. Write an equation that represents the total number
1
I can write mathematical statements using symbols to represent numbers.
pagesread
in the
book.with an unknown number of pages. The first week, she read five less than of the pages. The
5. of
Miriam
a book

Lesson 1: WritingEquationsUsingSymbols
Exit Ticket

Exit Ticket Lesson 1

Write each of the following statements using symbolic language.

1. When you square five times a number, you get three more than the number.

2. Monica had some cookies. She gave seven to her sister. Then, she divided the remainder into two halves, and she
still had five cookies left.

2. Monica
had
somewrite
cookies.
She gave seven statements
to her sister. Then,
shesymbols
divided thetoremainder
intonumbers.
two halves, and she
I can
mathematical
using
represent

Group work

Problem Set
Pg. 2
I can write mathematical statements using symbols to represent numbers.

ProblemSet
Write each of the following statements using symbolic language.
1. Bruce bought two books. One book costs $4.00 more than three times the other. Together, the two books cost him
$72.
2. Janet is three years older than her sister Julie. Janets brother is eight years younger than their sister Julie. The sum
of all of their ages is 55 years.
3. The sum of three consecutive integers is 1,623.
4. One number is six more than another number. The sum of their squares is 90.
1

5. When you add 18 to of a number, you get the number itself.

4

6. When a fraction of 12 is taken away from 17, what remains exceeds one-third of seventeen by six.
7. The sum of two consecutive even integers divided by four is 189.5.
I can write mathematical statements using symbols to represent numbers.

5. When you add 18 to of a number, you get the number itself.

4

6. When a fraction of 12 is taken away from 17, what remains exceeds one-third of seventeen by six.
7. The sum of two consecutive even integers divided by four is 189.5.
8. Subtract seven more than twice a number from the square of one-third of the number to get zero.
9. The sum of three consecutive integers is 42. Let be the middle of the three integers. Transcribe the statement
accordingly.

I can write mathematical statements using symbols to represent numbers.

Homework Lesson 1
Worksheet

I can write mathematical statements using symbols to represent numbers.