Variables


 * Objectives**


 * understand and use the term variable and constant

Watch the following video to review what we have already learned about algebraic expressions and learn what a variable is.

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 * Assignment: Algebraic Expressions**

Form an English sentence that matches the algebraic equation by selecting the correct tiles and arranging them in the proper order. To make a sentence, drag the word tiles one at a time from the middle bin to the bottom one. [|Using Algebraic Equations]

In your notebook write algebraic expressions or equations for each of the following.

1. a number minus eight 2. three times a number plus two 3. a number minus two equals eight 4. two times a number plus three equals seven 5. fifteen equals five plus two times a number 6. twice an age plus four years equals thirty years


 * Have Some Fun**

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