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Evaluating Expressions

Grade 845 min

Learning Objective

I can evaluate algebraic expressions by substituting given values for variables and following the order of operations.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

6 min

Intro to Evaluating Algebraic Expressions | How to Evaluate Algebraic Expressions | Math with Mr. J

Math with Mr. J

Practice

14 min

9 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Evaluate the expression 9x - 4 when x = 6. Evaluate the expression a + 15 ÷ b when a = 7 and b = 3. Evaluate the expression 5y + x² when x = 2 and y = 8.”

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