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    1) The document discusses how to write algebraic equations from verbal descriptions. It provides examples of writing equations based on word problems about party costs, game scores, race times, and temperature changes. 2) Key aspects covered include using variables to represent unknown quantities, defining variables, and translating verbal descriptions into mathematical equations using appropriate operations and symbols like equals signs. 3) Practice problems are provided to write equations based on situations like the cost of a party being $8 per guest or a person's final game score being their first round score minus 150 plus their second round score.

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    1) The document discusses how to write algebraic equations from verbal descriptions. It provides examples of writing equations based on word problems about party costs, game scores, race times, and temperature changes. 2) Key aspects covered include using variables to represent unknown quantities, defining variables, and translating verbal descriptions into mathematical equations using appropriate operations and symbols like equals signs. 3) Practice problems are provided to write equations based on situations like the cost of a party being $8 per guest or a person's final game score being their first round score minus 150 plus their second round score.

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    1-7 Writing Equations

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    Write algebraic equations PARTY PLANNING It costs $8 per
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    Standard 7AF1.1 1. What is the relationship between
    Use variables and
    appropriate the number of guests and the cost? (' ('›/fi/'
    operations to write an
    2. Write an expression representing
    expression, an equation, an
    inequality, or a system of the cost of a party with g guests. () ()›/fi0-
    equations or inequalities that
    3. What does the equation g · 8 = 120
    represents a verbal ^ 6
    description (e.g. three less represent in this situation?
    than a number, half as large
    as area A.)
    Standard 7AF1.4 Use An equation is a mathematical sentence containing two expressions
    algebraic terminology (e.g.
    variable, equation, term, separated by an equals sign (=). An important skill in algebra is
    coefficient, inequality, modeling situations using equations.
    expression, constant) correctly.
    1 2 3
    NEW Vocabulary WORDS VARIABLE EQUATION
    Describe the situation. Define a variable by assigning Translate your verbal
    equation Use only the most a variable to represent the model into an
    define a variable important words. unknown quantity. algebraic equation.

    To translate your verbal model, look for common words or phrases that
    suggest one of the four operations.

    Write an Algebraic Equation


    1 GAMES Eduardo had a score of –150 points in the first round of a
    game. His final score after two rounds was 75 points. Write an
    equation to find his second round score.

    1st round 2nd round


    Words plus was final score.
    score score
    Variable Let s represent the 2nd round score.

    Defining a Variable Equation -150 + s = 75


    Any letter can be
    used as a variable,
    but it is often helpful
    to select letters that
    can be easily Write an equation to model each situation.
    connected to the
    quantity they a. The winning time of 27 seconds was 2 seconds shorter than Tina’s.
    represent.
    b. A drop of 4°F per hour for the last several hours results in a total
    Example: score s
    temperature change of -24°F.

    Extra Examples at ca.gr7math.com Lesson 1-7 Writing Equations 57

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