1-1 Patterns and

Expressions
Kiran Satyavarapu
Algebra II
Coolidge High School
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Objectives
To identify and describe patterns

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Key Concepts

Variable- a symbol, usually a letter that

represents one or more numbers
ex:

or

Numerical Expression- mathematical

phrase that contains numbers and
operation symbols.
ex:

3+5

Algebraic Expressions- mathematical

phrase that contains one or more variables
ex: 3n+5
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Identifying Patterns
Patterns can be represented using
words, diagrams, numbers, or
algebraic expressions.
What is the next figure?

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Look at the figures from right to

left.
What is the pattern?

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Try this on your own.

Draw the next figure.

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Numerical Pattern
What is the next number in the pattern

2, 4, 6, 8, .
6, 3, 0, -3, .

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Using Tables to help

identify patterns
Input

Process Column

Output

5
n

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Input

Process Column

Output

13

17

5
n

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Expressing a Pattern with

Algebra
How many toothpicks are in the 20th figure?
Figure
Number
(Input)

Process
Column

Number of
Toothpicks
(output)

1(4)

2(4)

3(4)

12

n
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Patterns on Graphs
The graph shows the cost depending on the number of DVDs that you purchase.

What is the cost of

purchasing 5 DVDs?
10 DVDs?
Input
(x value)

Process
Column

Output
(y-value)

16

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Section 1-1 Overview

Patterns- look at the figures or numbers
from left to right and identify the pattern.
Variables are used in math to represent
an unknown number in equations and
inequalities.
Using Input/Output tables can help you
find patterns.
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Warm Up

Class Work
Turn to page 7 and answer the
problems from 8 31.

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Section 1-2
Properties of
Real Numbers

Objectives
To graph and order real numbers
To identify properties of real numbers

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Key Vocabulary
Turn to page 11 on your textbook and
find the following vocabulary words
Additive inverse
Multiplicative inverse
Reciprocal

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Commutative property
Order doesnt matter!
Examples:

43 3 4
Of Multiplication:4 3 3 4

Of Addition:

associative property

Order stays the same, but

the terms are regrouped.
Examples:

1 2 3 1 2 3
Of
Addition:
Of Multiplication:1 2 3 1 2 3

Additive identity
Add zero to a term so the
term does not change
Example:

3 0 3

multiplicative identity
Multiply by one so the
term does not change
Example:

3 1 3

Bell Work
Simplify 0.4 x 1/0.4 + 15 + 1/23 x 23
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Distributive property
Multiply to each term
inside parenthesis
Examples:

4 x 2 4 x 8

x 2 4 4 x 8

Transitive property of equality

Ifa b, b c, thena c
Example:

If 4 2 6,6 3 2
4 2 3 2
, then

Addition property of equality

Add the same thing on

both sides of an
equation.
Example:

x 3 10
x 13

Subtraction property of
equality

Subtract the same thing

on both sides of an
equation.
Example:

x 3 10
x7

multiplication property of
equality

Multiply the same thing

on both sides of an
equation. x
Example:

10

3
x 30

division property of equality

Divide the same thing on

both sides of an equation.
Example:

3 x 12
x4

Problems
Identify the property
3(4 + 5) = 3(4) + 3(5)

(3.4).5 = (4.3).5

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Problems
Compare the following numbers
16, 16
4.7, 26
12, -150

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Class Work
Turn to page 15 and answer the
problems from 23 48
Do the work in notebooks and turn in
the notebooks

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Bell Work
Simplify 7m + 4 = 25

Simplify x/4 (2x X 1/2x) = 12

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1-3 Algebraic Expressions

Objectives
To evaluate algebraic expressions
To simplify algebraic expressions

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Key Vocabulary
Turn to page 18 on your books and
find the definition for the following
vocabulary words
Evaluate
Coefficient
Like terms

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Modeling Words with an

Algebraic Expression
Seven fewer than t
t+7

-7t

t-7

t
Think: What operation does seven
fewer than t suggest?

7-

Key Words to Identify

Operations

Addition
(+)

Subtraction Multiplicatio Division

(-)
n (x)
()

Sum

Difference

Product

Quotient

More than

Less than

Times

Divided by

Increased by Fewer than

Total

Subtracted
by

Added to

minus

of

Practice
1. The difference of a number p and 36
2. 15 more than the number q
3. The product of 10 and a number r
4. The total of a number y and 9

Evaluating Algebraic
Expressions

What is the value of the expression for the

given values of the variables.
7(a + 4) + 3b -8 for a = -4 and b = 5

Evaluate:
For x=6 and y=-3

Combine Like terms

Your Turn

Book Work

Turn to page 22 and answer:

10-12
16-19
30-35
46, 47, 50
ONLY FOR HONORS ALGEBRA, Pg 24:
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