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Illustrative Math-Media4Math Alignment

 

 

Illustrative Math Alignment: Grade 7 Unit 7

Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities

Lesson 21: Combining Like Terms (Part 2)

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MATH EXAMPLES--The Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Addition INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Math Examples 64 MATH EXAMPLES--The Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Addition

This set of tutorials provides 40 examples of converting verbal expressions into numerical expressions that involve addition. Note: The download is a PPT file. NOTE: The download is a PPT file.

Numerical and Algebraic Expressions
MATH EXAMPLES--The Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Division INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Math Examples 65 MATH EXAMPLES--The Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Division

This set of tutorials provides 40 examples of converting verbal expressions into numerical expressions that involve division. Note: The download is a PPT file. NOTE: The download is a PPT file.

Numerical and Algebraic Expressions
MATH EXAMPLES--The Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Grouping Symbols INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Math Examples 66 MATH EXAMPLES--The Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Grouping Symbols

This set of tutorials provides 32 examples of converting verbal expressions into numerical expressions that involve grouping symbols. Note: The download is a PPT file. NOTE: The download is a PPT file.

Numerical and Algebraic Expressions
MATH EXAMPLES--The Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Multiplication INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Math Examples 67 MATH EXAMPLES--The Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Multiplication

This set of tutorials provides 40 examples of converting verbal expressions into numerical expressions that involve multiplication. Note: The download is a PPT file. NOTE: The download is a PPT file.

Numerical and Algebraic Expressions
MATH EXAMPLES--The Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Subtraction INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Math Examples 68 MATH EXAMPLES--The Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Subtraction

This set of tutorials provides 40 examples of converting verbal expressions into numerical expressions that involve subtraction. Note: The download is a PPT file. NOTE: The download is a PPT file.

Numerical and Algebraic Expressions
MATH EXAMPLES--The Language of Math--Variable Expressions--Multiplication and Addition INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Math Examples 69 MATH EXAMPLES--The Language of Math--Variable Expressions--Multiplication and Addition

This set of tutorials provides 32 examples of converting verbal expressions into variable expressions that involve multiplication and addition. Note: The download is a PPT file. NOTE: The download is a PPT file.

Numerical and Algebraic Expressions
MATH EXAMPLES--The Language of Math--Variable Expressions--Multiplication and Subtraction INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Math Examples 70 MATH EXAMPLES--The Language of Math--Variable Expressions--Multiplication and Subtraction

This set of tutorials provides 32 examples of converting verbal expressions into variable expressions that involve multiplication and subtraction. Note: The download is a PPT file. NOTE: The download is a PPT file.

Numerical and Algebraic Expressions
Interactive Math Game--DragNDrop Math--The Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Addition Interactive Math Game--DragNDrop--The Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Addition Interactive Math Game--DragNDrop Math--The Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Addition

In this drag-and-drop game, a verbal expression to a numerical expression with addition. This game generates thousands of different equation combinations, offering an ideal opportunity for skill review in a game format.

This is part of a collection of math games and interactives. To see the complete collection of the games, click on this link. Note: The download is the teacher's guide.

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Numerical Expressions and Variable Expressions
Interactive Math Game--DragNDrop Math--The Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Division Interactive Math Game--DragNDrop--The Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Division Interactive Math Game--DragNDrop Math--The Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Division

In this drag-and-drop game, match a verbal description of an addition expression with its numerical counterpart.

This is part of a collection of math games and interactives. To see the complete collection of the games, click on this link. Note: The download is the teacher's guide.

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Numerical Expressions and Variable Expressions
Interactive Math Game--DragNDrop Math--The Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Grouping Symbols Interactive Math Game--DragNDrop--The Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Grouping Symbols Interactive Math Game--DragNDrop Math--The Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Grouping Symbols

In this drag-and-drop game, a verbal expression to a numerical expression with grouping symbols. This game generates thousands of different equation combinations, offering an ideal opportunity for skill review in a game format.

This is part of a collection of math games and interactives. To see the complete collection of the games, click on this link. Note: The download is the teacher's guide.

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Numerical Expressions and Variable Expressions
Interactive Math Game--DragNDrop Math--The Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Multiplication Interactive Math Game--DragNDrop--The Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Multiplication Interactive Math Game--DragNDrop Math--The Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Multiplication

In this drag-and-drop game, match a verbal expression to a numerical expression with multiplication. This game generates thousands of different equation combinations, offering an ideal opportunity for skill review in a game format.

This is part of a collection of math games and interactives. To see the complete collection of the games, click on this link. Note: The download is the teacher's guide.

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Numerical Expressions and Variable Expressions
Interactive Math Game--DragNDrop Math--The Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Subtraction Interactive Math Game--DragNDrop--The Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Subtraction Interactive Math Game--DragNDrop Math--The Language of Math--Numerical Expressions--Subtraction

In this drag-and-drop game, match a verbal description of a subtraction expression with its numerical counterpart.

This is part of a collection of math games and interactives. To see the complete collection of the games, click on this link. Note: The download is the teacher's guide.

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Numerical Expressions and Variable Expressions
Interactive Math Game--DragNDrop Math--The Language of Math--Variable Expressions--Multiplication and Addition Interactive Math Game--DragNDrop--The Language of Math--Variable Expressions--Multiplication and Addition Interactive Math Game--DragNDrop Math--The Language of Math--Variable Expressions--Multiplication and Addition

In this drag-and-drop game, a verbal expression to a variable expression with multiplication and addition. This game generates thousands of different equation combinations, offering an ideal opportunity for skill review in a game format.

This is part of a collection of math games and interactives. To see the complete collection of the games, click on this link. Note: The download is the teacher's guide.

Related Resources

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Numerical Expressions and Variable Expressions
Interactive Math Game--DragNDrop Math--The Language of Math--Variable Expressions--Multiplication and Subtraction Interactive Math Game--DragNDrop--The Language of Math--Variable Expressions--Multiplication and Subtraction Interactive Math Game--DragNDrop Math--The Language of Math--Variable Expressions--Multiplication and Subtraction

In this drag-and-drop game, a verbal expression to a variable expression with multiplication and subtraction. This game generates thousands of different equation combinations, offering an ideal opportunity for skill review in a game format.

This is part of a collection of math games and interactives. To see the complete collection of the games, click on this link. Note: The download is the teacher's guide.

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Numerical Expressions and Variable Expressions
Math Clip Art--Order of Operations, Image  01 Math Clip Art--Order of Operations 01 Math Clip Art--Order of Operations 01

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Numerical Expressions
Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 1 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 1 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 1

Topic

Exponents

Description

Shows Example 1 with the expression 32. The solution explains how to simplify by multiplying 3 by itself according to the exponent. Example 1: Simplify 32. Multiply 3 by itself two times: 3•3 = 9.

Numerical Expressions
Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 10 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 10 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 10

Topic

Exponents

Description

Shows Example 10 with the expression (-3)3•54. The solution uses order of operations to evaluate each term before multiplying. Example 10: Simplify (-3)3•54. Evaluate each exponential term separately, then multiply: -27•625= -16,875.

Numerical Expressions
Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 11 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 11 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 11

Topic

Exponents

Description

Example 11 shows how to simplify (1/2)2. The image illustrates multiplying 1/2 by itself due to the exponent of 2. Example 11: Simplify (1/2)2. Multiply one-half two times. Solution: (1/2) * (1/2) = 1/4.

Numerical Expressions
Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 12 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 12 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 12

Topic

Exponents

Description

Example 12 shows how to simplify (1/3)4. The image illustrates multiplying 1/3 four times due to the exponent of 4. Example 12: Simplify (1/3)4. Multiply one-third four times. Solution: (1/3) * (1/3) * (1/3) * (1/3) = 1/81.

Numerical Expressions
Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 13 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 13 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 13

Topic

Exponents

Description

Example 13 shows how to simplify (-1/3)3. The image illustrates multiplying -1/3 three times due to the exponent of 3. Example 13: Simplify (-1/3)3. Multiply negative one-third three times. Solution: (-1/3) * (-1/3) * (-1/3) = -1/27.

Numerical Expressions
Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 14 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 14 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 14

Topic

Exponents

Description

Example 14 shows how to simplify 2-1. The image illustrates rewriting 2-1 as the reciprocal of 2 raised to the first power. Example 14: Simplify 2-1. Negative exponents are written as reciprocals. Solution: 2-1 = 1/2.

Numerical Expressions
Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 15 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 15 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 15

Topic

Exponents

Description

Example 15 shows how to simplify 2-2. The image illustrates rewriting 2-2 as the reciprocal of 2 raised to the second power. Example 15: Simplify 2-2. Negative exponents are written as reciprocals. Solution: 2-2 = 1/(22) = 1/4.

Numerical Expressions
Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 2 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 2 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 2

Topic

Exponents

Description

Shows Example 2 with the expression 43. The solution explains the simplification by multiplying 4 three times. Example 2: Simplify 43. Multiply 4 by itself three times: 4•4•4 = 64.

In general, the topic of exponents involves understanding how repeated multiplication can be expressed more compactly. The examples provided in this collection allow students to see the step-by-step breakdown of how to simplify various exponential expressions, which can include positive and negative bases, fractional bases, and negative exponents.

Numerical Expressions
Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 3 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 3 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 3

Topic

Exponents

Description

Shows Example 3 with the expression 54. The solution details multiplying 5 four times. Example 3: Simplify 54. Multiply 5 by itself four times: 5•5•5•5 = 625.

In general, the topic of exponents involves understanding how repeated multiplication can be expressed more compactly. The examples provided in this collection allow students to see the step-by-step breakdown of how to simplify various exponential expressions, which can include positive and negative bases, fractional bases, and negative exponents.

Numerical Expressions
Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 4 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 4 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 4

Topic

Exponents

Description

Shows Example 4 with the expression 106. The solution simplifies by multiplying 10 six times. Example 4: Simplify 106. Multiply 10 by itself six times: 10•10•10•10•10•10 = 1,000,000.

Numerical Expressions
Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 5 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 5 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 5

Topic

Exponents

Description

Shows Example 5 with the expression (-1)2. The solution explains the result by multiplying -1 by itself. Example 5: Simplify (-1)2. Multiply -1 by itself two times: (-1)•(-1) = 1.

Numerical Expressions
Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 6 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 6 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 6

Topic

Exponents

Description

Shows Example 6 with the expression (-5)3. The solution demonstrates multiplying -5 three times. Example 6: Simplify (_5)3. Multiply -5 by itself three times: (-5)•(-5)•(-5) = -125.

Numerical Expressions
Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 7 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 7 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 7

Topic

Exponents

Description

Shows Example 7 with the expression (-6)4. The solution explains multiplying -6 by itself four times. Example 7: Simplify (-6)4. Multiply -6 by itself four times: (-6)•(-6)•(-6)•(-6) = 1296.

Numerical Expressions
Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 8 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 8 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 8

Topic

Exponents

Description

Shows Example 8 with the expression 23•32. The solution demonstrates using order of operations to simplify each term separately, then multiply. Example 8: Simplify 23•32. Evaluate each exponential term separately, then multiply: 8•9 = 72.

Numerical Expressions
Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 9 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 9 Math Example--Exponential Concepts--Integer and Rational Exponents--Example 9

Topic

Exponents

Description

Shows Example 9 with the expression (-1)2•43. The solution explains simplifying each term individually before multiplying. Example 9: Simplify (-1)2•43. Evaluate each exponential term separately, then multiply: 1•64 = 64.

Numerical Expressions
Math Example--Numerical Expressions--Order of Operations--Example 01 Math Example--Numerical Expressions--Order of Operations--Example 01 Math Example--Numerical Expressions--Order of Operations--Example 01

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A numerical expression includes numbers and operation symbols, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Because addition is commutative, adding from left to right, or right to left, gives you the same result.

The expressions 2 + 3 and 3 + 2 give the same result. But this isn't the case with all operations.

Numerical Expressions
Math Example--Numerical Expressions--Order of Operations--Example 02 Math Example--Numerical Expressions--Order of Operations--Example 02 Math Example--Numerical Expressions--Order of Operations--Example 02

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A numerical expression includes numbers and operation symbols, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Because addition is commutative, adding from left to right, or right to left, gives you the same result.

The expressions 2 + 3 and 3 + 2 give the same result. But this isn't the case with all operations.

Subtraction isn't commutative.

Numerical Expressions
Math Example--Numerical Expressions--Order of Operations--Example 03 Math Example--Numerical Expressions--Order of Operations--Example 03 Math Example--Numerical Expressions--Order of Operations--Example 03

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A numerical expression includes numbers and operation symbols, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Because addition is commutative, adding from left to right, or right to left, gives you the same result.

The expressions 2 + 3 and 3 + 2 give the same result. But this isn't the case with all operations.

Subtraction isn't commutative.

Numerical Expressions
Math Example--Numerical Expressions--Order of Operations--Example 04 Math Example--Numerical Expressions--Order of Operations--Example 04 Math Example--Numerical Expressions--Order of Operations--Example 04

Watch the following video on Order of Operations. (The transcript is included.)

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A numerical expression includes numbers and operation symbols, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Because addition is commutative, adding from left to right, or right to left, gives you the same result.

The expressions 2 + 3 and 3 + 2 give the same result. But this isn't the case with all operations.

Numerical Expressions
Math Example--Numerical Expressions--Order of Operations--Example 05 Math Example--Numerical Expressions--Order of Operations--Example 05 Math Example--Numerical Expressions--Order of Operations--Example 05

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A numerical expression includes numbers and operation symbols, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Because addition is commutative, adding from left to right, or right to left, gives you the same result.

The expressions 2 + 3 and 3 + 2 give the same result. But this isn't the case with all operations.

Numerical Expressions
Math Example--Numerical Expressions--Order of Operations--Example 06 Math Example--Numerical Expressions--Order of Operations--Example 06 Math Example--Numerical Expressions--Order of Operations--Example 06

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A numerical expression includes numbers and operation symbols, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Because addition is commutative, adding from left to right, or right to left, gives you the same result.

The expressions 2 + 3 and 3 + 2 give the same result. But this isn't the case with all operations.

Numerical Expressions
Math Example--Numerical Expressions--Order of Operations--Example 07 Math Example--Numerical Expressions--Order of Operations--Example 07 Math Example--Numerical Expressions--Order of Operations--Example 07

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A numerical expression includes numbers and operation symbols, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Because addition is commutative, adding from left to right, or right to left, gives you the same result.

The expressions 2 + 3 and 3 + 2 give the same result. But this isn't the case with all operations.

Numerical Expressions