Creating Algebraic Expressions
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Objective
I can write algebraic expressions that model real-world situations using appropriate mathematical symbols.
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Practice
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Write an algebraic expression to represent the total cost of a meal that has a fixed price of $30 and an additional charge of $5 for each drink ordered, where d represents the number of drinks ordered.
If a gardener earns $15 per hour and works for h hours, but has to pay a $10 fee for supplies, write an expression for the gardener's total earnings after the fee.
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Quick comprehension check
“A concert ticket costs $25, and there is an additional fee of $10 for each VIP pass purchased. If p represents the number of VIP passes purchased, write an expression for the total cost of attending the concert. A bookstore sells notebooks for $5 each and charges a flat shipping fee of $8. If n represents the number of notebooks ordered, write an expression for the total cost of the order including shipping.”
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