SEC 2: EVA

LUATING

ABSOLUTE VALUES &

SIMPLI

FYING

EXPR

ESSIONS

Learning Target: 1. I will simplify complex

algebraic expressions by combining like terms, adding and subtracting polynomials, and distributing monomials.

2. I will evaluate expressions containing absolute values.

Homework: 1-4 Skills Practice Worksheet

ACT PRACTICEEvaluate the expression for

x = 3.

A. 22B. -2C. 10D. -14

EX 1: ABSOLUTE VALUEEvaluate the following if w = 4, x = 2, y = -3 and z = -10.

Absolute Value – the distance a number is from 0 on a number

line.

DO YOU KNOW IT?

What do the following equal?

= ?

EX 1: SIMPLIFY A. 3

B.

EX 2: ADDING & SUBTRACTINGA.

B.

C.

D.

Think About It!

or

One of these can use the Distributive Property and one cannot. Which expression cannot be simplified with the distributive property and why?

Simplify each of the following:

EX 3: THE DISTRIBUTIVE PROPERTY

HOMEWORK1-4 Skills Practice Worksheet