MATHEMATICS 7

2nd Quarter
Week 4

Subject Teachers: NIMFA E. MALIZA, ROSELYN V. BALILI & MARY GRACE R. PRADO
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 Competencies
evaluates algebraic expressions for given values of the variables. (M7AL-IIc-
4)
adds and subtracts polynomials. (M7AL-IId-2)

Objectives

At the end of the week, you shall have

o state the steps in evaluating algebraic expressions
o evaluate algebraic expressions
o add and subtract polynomials horizontally and vertically;
o apply evaluating algebraic expressions and the rules of addition and subtraction of
polynomials to solve real life problems.

Learner’s Tasks
Lesson Overview

Discussion 1: Evaluating Algebraic Expressions

To evaluate an algebraic expression means to substitute the given value for the variable
then simplify the resulting numerical expression following the
PEMDAS/GEMDAS/BODMAS rules.
Steps to follow in evaluating algebraic expressions:
1. Substitute the given value for each variable.
2. Simplify first the expressions inside the grouping symbols.
3. Simplify the expressions with exponents.
4. Perform all multiplications and divisions from left to right.
5. Perform all additions and subtractions from left to right.

Example: Evaluate 𝑥2 + 3𝑥− 2; where 𝑥 = 2

Solution:
𝑥2 + 3𝑥 – 2 = 22 + 3(2) − 2 Substitute the given value for 𝑥
= 4 + 3(2) – 2 Simplify the expression with
exponent
=4+6−2 Perform the multiplication
=8 Perform the addition and subtraction left to right

ACTIVITY 1
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A. Direction: Evaluate the following algebraic expressions for the given values of the
variables. Encircle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
1. 3𝑥− 2𝑦 + 4 if 𝑥 = -2 and 𝑦 = -4
A. 2 B. 6 C. 8
2. 8𝑎b + 3𝑏c − 10 if 𝑎 = 1, b = 2, c = 3
A. 20 B. 24 C. 18
B. Direction: Evaluate the following algebraic expression using 𝒙 = 𝟑, 𝒚 = −𝟐, 𝒛 = 𝟒.
3. 5𝑥2 − 4𝑥𝑦 + 𝑧2
4. 𝑦3 + (𝑥2− 2𝑧)
5. 4 (𝑥 + 𝑦)2 + 4𝑥− 3𝑧

Discussion 2: Adding and Subtracting of Polynomials

Different operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and

division can be performed on the polynomials. A polynomial is an expression
within which a finite number of constants and variables are combined using
addition, subtraction, multiplication, and exponents.
ADDITION OF POLYNOMIALS
In adding polynomials, we should consider the following:
• only similar terms can be added;
• to add, polynomials, simply combine similar terms;
• to combine similar terms, get the sum of the numerical coefficients and annex the
same literal coefficients; and
• if there is more than one term, for convenience, write similar terms in the same
column and add.
Example 1:
(3𝑥2 + 5) + (5𝑥2 + 7)
Solution:
3𝑥2 + 5
+ 5𝑥2 + 7 Arrange like terms in the same column
𝟖𝒙 + 𝟏𝟐
𝟐
Add like terms by adding their coefficients
with their signs
Example 2:
Add: (7𝑎 + 5𝑏), (6𝑎 – 6𝑏 + 3𝑐), (−5𝑎 + 7𝑏 + 4𝑐)
Solution:
7𝑎 + 5𝑏
6𝑎− 6𝑏 + 3𝑐 Arrange like terms in the same column
+ -5𝑎 + 7𝑏 + 4𝑐
𝟖a + 𝟔b + 𝟕c Add like terms by adding their coefficients

ACTIVITY 2
Direction: Add the following Polynomials
1. (3𝑚3− 4𝑚 + 5) , (-6𝑚3− 7𝑚2 + 3𝑚− 9)
2. (-12𝑎2𝑏2 + 5𝑎𝑏2− 2𝑎𝑏) , (2𝑎𝑏2 + 5𝑎𝑏− 6) , (6𝑎2𝑏2 + 2𝑎𝑏2 + 8𝑎𝑏 − 15)
SUBTRACTING POLYNOMIALS
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In subtracting polynomials, we should consider the following:
• only similar terms can be subtracted;
• to subtract polynomials, change the sign of the subtrahend then proceed to addition
rule; and
• remember that subtraction is adding the negative of the quantity.
Example 1:
(5𝑥 ) − (13𝑥 )
Solution:
5𝑥
– 13𝑥 Arrange like terms in the same column
5𝑥
+ (−13𝑥) Change the sign of the subtrahend then proceed to
−𝟖𝒙 addition rule.
Example 2:
2𝑥2− 15𝑥 + 25

– 3𝑥2 + 12𝑥− 18

Solution:
2𝑥2 – 15𝑥 + 25 Change the sign of the subtrahend then proceed
+ (−3𝑥2− 12𝑥 + 18) to addition rule
−𝒙 – 𝟐𝟕𝒙 + 𝟒3 Add like terms by adding their coefficients with
𝟐

their signs
Example 3:
Subtract 3𝑥3 – 2𝑥2 + 4 from −8𝑥2 + 7𝑥 –9
Solution:
-8𝑥2 + 7𝑥 – 9
− 3𝑥3 – 2𝑥2 +4 Arrange like terms in the same column

-8𝑥2 + 7𝑥 – 9 Change the sign of the subtrahend then

(−3𝑥 + 2𝑥2
3
− 4) proceed to addition rule
-3𝒙 −𝟔𝒙 + 𝟕𝒙−𝟏3 Add like terms by adding their coefficients with their signs
3 𝟐

ACTIVITY 3
Direction: Subtract the following Polynomials
1. (8𝑥2− 5) − (6𝑥2 + 2𝑥− 10)
2. (15𝑝− 16𝑟 + 21𝑠) − (6𝑝− 9𝑟 + 28𝑠)
3. (40𝑎𝑏 + 7𝑎2𝑏2) − (9𝑎𝑏− 11𝑎2𝑏2)

Formative Test

Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on your paper.
1. Evaluate 3x – 2y + 5 when x = 2 and y = 4.
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 2.
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 2. Maria sold apples in the market. She used 7𝑥 + 1 as a mathematical statement to describe
the total number of apples sold for the week. If she sold 50 apples on Monday, how many
apples did she sell after a week?
A. 351 B. 381 C.391 D. 401
3. What terms can be combined in adding polynomials?
A. Different B. Dissimilar C. Similar D. Monomial
4. Find the result when you subtract ( 3a -4a +4 ) by (2a + a - 8) .
2 2

A. a 2 -5a +12 B. a 2 -5a - 12 C. a 2 -5a + 4 D. a 2 -5a – 4

5. Combine the expressions (5x –3) and (8x –1).
A. -13x + 4 B. 13x + 4 C. -13x -4 D. 13x - 4

Key to Corrections

ACTIVITY 1
A.
1. B
Solution:
3x – 2y + 4
=3(-2) – 2(-4) + 4
= -6 + 8 + 4
= -6 + 12
=6
2. B
Solution:
8ab + 3 bc -10
= 8(1)(2) + 3(2)(3) – 10
= 16 + 18 – 10
=34 – 10
=24
B.
3. Solution: 4. Solution: 5. Solution:
5x2 + 4xy + z2 y3 + (x2-2z) 4(x+y) + 4x -3z
= 5(3)2 – 4(3)(-2) + (4)2 =(-2)3 + [ (3)2 – 2 (4) = 4[3+(-2)]2 + [4(3) – 3(4)]
= 45 -4 (-6) + 6 = -8 + [9 – 8] = 4[1]2 + [12-12]
=45 +24 +16 = -8 + 1 =4+0
=85 = -7 =4

ACTIVITY 2
1. (3𝑚3− 4𝑚 + 5) , (-6𝑚3− 7𝑚2 + 3𝑚− 9)
Solution:
3𝑚3 − 4𝑚 + 5 Arrange like terms in the same column
+ -6𝑚3− 7𝑚2 + 3𝑚 − 9
-3m3 – 7m2 – m – 4 Add like terms by adding their coefficients

2. (-12𝑎2𝑏2 + 5𝑎𝑏2− 2𝑎𝑏) , (2𝑎𝑏2 + 5𝑎𝑏− 6) , (6𝑎2𝑏2 + 2𝑎𝑏2 + 8𝑎𝑏 − 15)

Solution:
-12𝑎2𝑏2 + 5𝑎𝑏2− 2𝑎𝑏 Arrange like terms in the same column

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 2𝑎𝑏2 + 5𝑎𝑏 − 6
+ 6𝑎2𝑏2 + 2𝑎𝑏2 + 8𝑎𝑏 – 15
-6𝑎2𝑏2 + 9𝑎𝑏2+ 11𝑎𝑏 – 21 Add like terms by adding their coefficients
ACTIVITY 3
1. (8𝑥2− 5) − (6𝑥2 + 2𝑥− 10)
Solution:
8𝑥2 −5
− 6𝑥 + 2𝑥− 10 Arrange like terms in the same column
2

8𝑥2 −5 Change the sign of the subtrahend then

+ (−6𝑥 - 2𝑥+ 10) proceed to addition rule
2

2𝒙𝟐 - 2𝒙 + 5 Add like terms by adding their coefficients with their signs
2. (15𝑝− 16𝑟 + 21𝑠) − (6𝑝− 9𝑟 + 28𝑠)
Solution:
15𝑝− 16𝑟 + 21𝑠
− 6𝑝 − 9𝑟 + 28𝑠 Arrange like terms in the same column

15𝑝− 16𝑟 + 21𝑠 Change the sign of the subtrahend then

+ (−6p + 9r - 28s ) proceed to addition rule
9p - 7r - 7s Add like terms by adding their coefficients with their signs

3. (40𝑎𝑏 + 7𝑎2𝑏2) − (9𝑎𝑏− 11𝑎2𝑏2)

Solution:
40𝑎𝑏 + 7𝑎2𝑏2
− 9𝑎𝑏 − 11𝑎2𝑏2 Arrange like terms in the same column

40𝑎𝑏 + 7𝑎2𝑏2 Change the sign of the subtrahend then

+ ( −9ab + 11𝑎2𝑏2 ) proceed to addition rule
31𝑎𝑏 + 18𝑎2𝑏2 Add like terms by adding their coefficients with their signs

References
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