This document provides information about algebraic techniques including key terms related to algebra such as variable, expression, coefficient, and factorize. It includes a word search puzzle and jumbled words activity to practice these terms. It also presents sample algebra word problems asking students to write expressions and equations to represent relationships between variables and solve for unknown values. Examples include writing expressions for the perimeter and area of shapes, and modeling real-world scenarios involving savings, fencing, and rectangles of varying dimensions.
This document provides information about algebraic techniques including key terms related to algebra such as variable, expression, coefficient, and factorize. It includes a word search puzzle and jumbled words activity to practice these terms. It also presents sample algebra word problems asking students to write expressions and equations to represent relationships between variables and solve for unknown values. Examples include writing expressions for the perimeter and area of shapes, and modeling real-world scenarios involving savings, fencing, and rectangles of varying dimensions.
This document provides information about algebraic techniques including key terms related to algebra such as variable, expression, coefficient, and factorize. It includes a word search puzzle and jumbled words activity to practice these terms. It also presents sample algebra word problems asking students to write expressions and equations to represent relationships between variables and solve for unknown values. Examples include writing expressions for the perimeter and area of shapes, and modeling real-world scenarios involving savings, fencing, and rectangles of varying dimensions.
This document provides information about algebraic techniques including key terms related to algebra such as variable, expression, coefficient, and factorize. It includes a word search puzzle and jumbled words activity to practice these terms. It also presents sample algebra word problems asking students to write expressions and equations to represent relationships between variables and solve for unknown values. Examples include writing expressions for the perimeter and area of shapes, and modeling real-world scenarios involving savings, fencing, and rectangles of varying dimensions.
07 – Focus on Literacy Key Terms Algebraic Coefficient Constant Denominator Difference Expand Expression Factorise Grouping symbols Like term Linear Numerator Operator Parentheses Product Pronumeral Quotient Simplify Sum Term Variable
Word Search Jumbled Words
Find 21 of the key terms in the word puzzle. Unjumble these words. 1. onuprmrale ________________ 2. pdexan ________________ 3. raalgiceb ________________ 4. foritseac ________________ 5. detonnaromi ________________ 6. oneresxpsi ________________ 7. msifypli ________________ 8. cienficoeft ________________ 9. oupngrig bmsloy ________________ 10. fedneifrce ________________ Cloze Passage Complete the passage below. An a_______________ e______________ is made up of t________, o_____________, c____________ and c________________. Matching the Term For each of the following statements select a key term that most closely fits the statement. 1. A letter that represents a number. __________________ 2. The number in front of a pronumeral in an algebraic term. __________________ 3. Mathematical relationship between two or more variables. __________________ 4. A term in an algebraic expression consisting of a number and no variable. __________________ 5. Terms that have exactly the same pronumerals. __________________
What am I? I am the process of removing grouping symbols I am the number in front of a pronumeral
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08 – Word Problems Complete the following questions. 1. Jimmy is 𝑥𝑥 years old. Joey is one year older than Jimmy. Write a simplified expression for the sum of their ages.
2. A rectangle is shown below.
𝑥𝑥 cm
2𝑥𝑥 cm
(a) Write an expression for the perimeter of this rectangle
(b) Write an expression for its area.
3. A triangle is shown below.
ℎ cm
(𝑏𝑏 + 3) cm 1 (a) The area of a triangle is × base × height. Write an expression for the area of the triangle 2
with grouping symbols.
(b) Write an expression for the area of the triangle without grouping symbols.
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4. Jelyn has $540 in savings. One Saturday, she does some odd jobs for a neighbour and earns $𝑥 which she adds to her savings. Jelyn’s parents think she’s doing a good job of saving money, so they decide to double her savings. Write an expanded expression for the amount of savings Jelyn has now.
5. The length of a rectangular paddock is three times its width. Its
width is 𝑥 metres. It is bordered on one side by a stream. (a) Write a simplified expression for the: (i) area of the paddock (ii) length of fencing needed for the three sides of the paddock
(b) If 𝑥 50, use your answers to part a to give the:
(i) area of the paddock (ii) length of fencing material required
6. The area of a rectangle is 15𝑎𝑏. Find a simplified expression for its perimeter if its length is 5𝑎
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