JUNIOR HIGH

SCHOOL

MATHEMATICS
Quarter 2 – Week 4
Evaluating Algebraic
Expressions and Addition and
Subtraction of Polynomials
Learning Activity Sheets (LAS)

TAGO 2 DISTRICT
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 EVALUATING ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS AND
ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION OF POLYNOMIALS

Name: ________________________________ Section: ____________

Learning Competencies:
- Evaluates algebraic expressions for given values of the
variables (M7AL-IIc-4).
- Adds and subtracts polynomials (M7AL-IId-2).

Specific Objectives:
After the lesson, the students will be able to:
1. identify similar or dissimilar terms;
2. evaluate algebraic expression;
3. solve algebraic expression by adding and subtracting
polynomials; and,
4. value the importance of adding and subtracting
polynomials in solving real-life problems.

Time Allotment: 4hours

Key Concept 1:

Similar terms in an algebraic expression may be combined

into a single term by adding or subtracting their numerical
coefficients, as indicated by the signs and retaining the same
literal coefficient.
Similar Terms: Dissimilar Terms:
1. 4x and 8x 1. 4x and 8x2
2. 3a and –5a 2. 3a2 and –5a3
3. 2ab3 and 7ab3 3. 2ab3 and 7a3b
4. –8xy2x5 and xy2z5 4. –8x2yx5 and xy2z
These terms can be combined These terms cannot be
(added or subtracted). combined.

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Key Concept 2:

Steps to follow in evaluating algebraic expressions:

• Step 1: Substitute the given values for each variable.
• Step 2: Simplify first the expression within the
parenthesis. (P)
• Step 3: Simplify the expressions with the exponents. (E)
• Step 4: Perform all division and multiplication from left to
right. (DM)
• Step 5: Perform all addition and subtraction from left to
right. (AD)
• Step 6: Simplify the result.

Mnemonic: PEMDAS – Parenthesis, Exponent, Multiplication,

Division, Addition, Subtraction
Note: Some of the steps may not be applied.

Points to remember:
2x means 2 times the value of x. 3(4) means 3 times 4 = 12
4a means 4 times the value of a. 2(5) means 2 times 5 = 10.
So on and so forth… 23 means 2 times 2 times 2 = 8.

Illustrative Examples

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Key Concept 3:
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

Adding Polynomials
Illustrative examples:
1. 14x Add the numerical coefficients using the rule in
+ –8x adding integers and bring down the similar literal
6x coefficients.
2. 14x3
+ –8x3
6x3
3. –12xy4 Follow the rules in adding integers: −12 + 25 + −6 = 7
25xy4 with 7 as the numerical coefficient, place xy4 as
+ 6xy
– 4 the literal coefficient to complete the answer.
7xy4 Thus, the sum is 7xy4.
If terms are not similar, the polynomials cannot be combined.

4. 2x 5. 3a2b
+ –3y 5ab2
2x + (–3y) + –7ab

3a2b + 5ab2 + (–7ab)

= 2x – 3y = 3a2b + 5ab2 – 7ab

6. (2x + 3y – 6xy) + (–5x + 2y + 3xy)
Solution: 2x + 3y – 6xy
+ –5x + 2y + 3xy
–3x + 5y – 3xy

7. Add: 2a2 + 4ab – 3b2, 6a2 – 4b2, (Arrange similar terms in

–3a2 – 6ab + 9b2 and –7ab + 2b2 the same column.)
Solution: 2a2 + 4ab – 3b2
6a2 – 4b2
–3a2 – 6ab + 9b2

+ –7ab + 2b2

5a – 9ab + 4b2
2

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 Subtracting Polynomials

To subtract polynomials having similar terms, the

numerical coefficients are subtracted as in integers, and the
literal coefficient is retained.

Remember: To subtract integers, copy the minuend and

change the sign of the subtrahend, then add.

Illustrative examples:
1. 8x2 8x2 8x2
– 3x 2 – 3x2 + –3x2

5x2
2. –14ab –14ab – 14ab
– –27ab – –27ab + 27ab
13ab
3. (4a3 – 2a2 + 5a + 7) – (3a3 – 8a2 – 9a – 14)

4. (13x4 – 5x – 18) – (8x4 – 9x3 + 2x – 11)

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 Activity 1: Are we similar or dissimilar?

Direction: Identify the pair of terms given below whether it is

similar or dissimilar terms. Write each in the box provided.
Terms

• 10m6 and 5m6

• -22xy2 and -22x2y
• 13a2b2c and -7a2b2c
• ½ k8 and 8k2
• -10a4 and 9a4

Similar Terms Dissimilar Terms

Activity 2–A: Just give me the Sum!

Direction: Add the following polynomials.
1. 8y2, –5y2, and –7y2
2. –2xy, 12xy, 9xy, and –6xy

3. 7x + 3y and 5x – 8y
4. 9x2 – 2x + 7, and –6x2 + 5x – 8
5. 5c + 3d, –8c – 2d, and 11c – 7d

Activity 2–B: Just give me the difference!

Direction: Subtract the following polynomials.

1. 2m2 2. 57x
– –8m2 – 24x

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 Subtract the second polynomial from the first.
3. 8x + 4y, 5x – 3y
4. –23m + 18n, 2m – 13n
5. 7a + 6b – 2c, 11a – 3b – 8c

Activity 3: Polynomial Garden

Directions: Farmer Ken is planting a garden this month. He

wants to plant squash, eggplant, corns, beans, and potatoes. His
plan for the field layout in meters is shown in the figure below.
Use the figure and your knowledge of adding and subtracting
polynomials and perimeter to solve the following:
(Perimeter of a polygon is the sum of the lengths of its sides.)

Example:

a. Write an expression that represents the length of the north

side of the field.
Answer: (2x) + (6x + 1) + (x2 – 3)

b. Simplify the polynomial expression that represents the

north side of the field.
Answer: 2x
6x + 1
+ x2 –3
x + 8x – 2
2

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Write and simplify the following expressions.
1. Width of the west side of the field
2. Width of the East side of the field
3. Length of the south side of the field
4. Perimeter of the eggplant field
5. Perimeter of the potato field

Rubric
0 1 2
No width/length / Width/length/ Width/length/
perimeter perimeter is Perimeter is
provided. incomplete. provided correctly.

Not simplified. Simplification is Simplication is

incomplete. provided
accurately.

ASSESSMENT

Direction: Choose the letter of your answer.

1. Evaluate 4x – y + 1 when x = 2 and y = 4.

A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

2. What is the sum of 3x, -5x and 6x?

A. -14x B. -4x C.4x D.14x

3. What is the sum when you add 7a + 3 and 4a – 1?

A. – 11a - 4 B. - 3a + 4 C. 3a + 2 D. 11a + 2

4. What is the difference if 14x – 3 is subtracted by 7x+ 3?

A. -7x – 6 B. -7x + 3 C. 7x– 6 D. 7x- 3

5. What is the result when -4xy is subtracted by -8xy?

A. -4xy B. -12xy C.4xy D. 12xy

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Department of Education.
Module First Edition, 2013. Published by the
Aseron, Elizabeth R., et.al, Mathematics- Grade 7 Learner’s
Reference
Assessment Activity 3 Activity 2-B
1. D 1. 8x – 5 1. 10m2
2. C 2. x2 + 2x + 9 2. 33x
3. D 3. 5x2 – 4x + 5
3. 3x + 7y
4. C 4. 12x
4. -25m +31n
5. A 5. 2x2 – 10x + 36
5. -4a +9b + 6c
Activity 2-A Activity 1
Similar Terms
1. – 4y2 10m6 and 5m6
2. 13xy 13a2b2c and -7a2b2c
3. 12x -5y -10a4 and 9a4
4. 3x2 +3x -1 Dissimilar Terms
5. 8c -6d -22xy2 and -22x2y
½ k8 and 8k2
ANSWER KEY