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 What I need to know

Based from the MELC Most Essential Learning Competency, the

module is crafted to help the students to learn about polynomials. This will
introduce an evaluation of an algebraic expressions, addition and
subtraction of polynomials.
After going through this lesson, you are expected to:
• evaluate an algebraic expression for given values of the variable;
(M7AL-IIc-4)
• add and subtract polynomials. (M7AL-IId-2)

What’s In
Activity 1 : Tell whether each pair of terms is similar or not. Check ( / )
yes if similar and check ( / ) no if not similar.

Terms Yes No
1. 5, -3
2. -2ab, 3ab
3. 8x2, 6x3
4. (m + 2n), - (2n + m)
5. 2x, 2y

Questions:
1. How did you determine similar terms?
2. What about not similar?

Like terms are terms that contain the same variables raised to the
same power. Only the numerical coefficients are different. In an
expression, only like terms can be combined. We combine like terms to
shorten and simplify algebraic expressions, so we can work them easily.

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 What’s New
Activity 2 : Evaluate each expression if a = 2, b = -1, c = 3, and d = -5.
Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. a + b + c + d a. -1 b. 1 c. 2 d. -2
2. ab – cd a. 13 b. -13 c. 17 d. -17
3. a)+ b – c + d a. 11 b. -11 c. 5 d. -5
4. 5a - 3a - 8a + 6a a. 0 b. 2 c. 1 d. 3
5. 6a2b - 2a2d + a2cd a.-24 b. 40 c. -60 d. 0

Questions:
1. How did you evaluated an algebraic expression?
2. What did you noticed in evaluating an algebraic expression?

An algebraic expression is an expression built up from integer,

constant, and variable like 5 , 2a, a, 3, 3x, -2xy and so on.
Polynomial is an algebraic expression composed of two or more
terms.
To evaluate an algebraic expression is to find its numerical value by
substituting a given set of numbers in place of letters or variables.

Example: 1. Evaluate an algebraic expression for given values of the

variable, 3x – 2y + 5 when x = 4 and y = 2
Solution: 3(4) – 2(2) + 5
= 12 – 4 + 5
=8+5
= 13

2. Evaluate 5a + 3b – 2 when a = -1 and b = 1

Solution: 5a + 3b – 2
= 5(-1) + 3(1) – 2

= (-5) + 3 – 2
= -4
Example 3: What does 4a mean when a is 5?
Solution: 4a
= 4(5)
=20

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 Substitute the value of a by 5 so 4 multiplied by 5 is
20.

What is it
Addition of polynomials
To add two or more polynomials that are like terms, add the
numerical coefficients and bring down the literal parts. There are two
methods that can be used to add polynomials - horizontal and vertical
methods.
Examples :

A. Vertical method B. Horizontal method

1. Add 4x, 3x, 6x. Add: 4x, 3x, 6x

Solution: 4x Solution: 4x + 3x + 6x
+ 3x = 13x
6x
13x

2. Add 3x + 4y, -7x + 8y, and 13x -24y

Solution: 3x + 4y Horizontal solution:

+ -7x + 8y = 3x + (-7x) + 13x + 4y + 8y -24y
13x -24y = 9x -12y
9x -12y

3. Add (7ab3 - 12a3 + 3a2b2) + (12a2b2 - 9ab3 -6a3)

Solution: -12a3 + 3a2b2 + 7ab3

-6a3 + 12a2b2 - 9ab3
-18a3 +15a2b2 - 2ab3

Activity 3. Find the sum of the following expressions. Show your

solution.
1. 2a + 3a + 7a + a = 5. 6a3 - 5a2b - 4b2
-5a3 + 6a2b + 8b2
2. (-2y – 4) + (2y + 4 ) =

3. (5a - 3b + c) + (-2a + 8b + 2c) =

4. 13x3 - 12x2 + 3x - 10
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Subtraction of Polynomials

In subtraction, mentally change the sign of the subtrahend then

proceed to algebraic addition or change positive (+) into negative, negative (-)
into positive (+) then add as usual.

Examples: A. Subtract 8x2 by 3x2. C.) From 2a subtract 3a.

Solution: 8x2 Solution: 2a
- 3x2 - 3a
5x2 -a

B. Subtract a + b by 3a - 2b D.Subtract: 7xy + 2 from 12xy + 8

Solution: a + b = a+b Solution: 12xy + 8 = 12xy + 8
- (3a - 2b) = -3a + 2b - (7xy + 2) = -7xy - 2
-2a + 3b 5xy + 6

In adding and subtracting terms that are not similar,

the monomials cannot be added. Their sum can only be
indicated.
Examples: A.) Find the sum of 3x and 3y. B.) Find the difference of

Solution: 3x 5a
+ 3y - 3b
3x + 3y 5a - 3b

C.) From –xyz + x + 10y, subtract – 8xyz + 9x + 8y.

Solution: -xyz + x + 10y = -xyz + x +10y -

- (-8xyz + 9x + 8y) = 8xyz - 9x - 8y
7xyz - 8x + 2y

D. ) Subtract abc – 2abcd + abcde from 2abc + 2abcd – abcde

Solution: 2abc + 2abcd - abcde = 2abc + 2abcd - abcde

- (abc – 2abcd + abcde) = + -abc + 2abcd - abcde

abc + 4abcd -2abcde

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 What’s More

Activity 4: Perform the operation.

A. Add:
1. A–5 2. 5t2 – 6st + 8t - 3
2A - 3 7t2 + 8st - 2t + 9
3t2 + 2st + 5t - 5

B. Subtract:
1. 10m - 2n – 1 2. - 5x3 + 3x2 + 6x
- (5m - 2n + 2) - (3x3 + 9x2 - 4x)

C. Solve the following problems. Show your solution below.

1. What is the perimeter of a triangle whose sides are 2x2+ 7 cm, x2- 2 cm and 4x2+
4 cm?

2. What polynomial must be added to y3- y2 + z to obtain zero polynomial?

Solution here:

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 What I Have Learned
On another sheet of paper, give a summary of the lesson what you have learned.

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 What I Can Do
Activity 6: Draw and solve.
1. The side of a square garden is 5abc – 2xyz meters. Find the
perimeter.

2. The length of a rectangular basketball court is 12 meters and

the width is 8 meters. What is the perimeter of the court?

Remember, a perimeter is the distance around the outer side of a

shape.(Formula: Perimeter of a square P = 4s; Rectangle P = 2L + 2W)

Draw here

Rubrics

Step to Success Points Your Points

Correct Solution, correct answer with 5

drawing

Correct solution with wrong answer 4

and wrong drawing

Correct solution no drawing then 3

wrong answer

Correct solution 1st and 2nd step 2

Wrong solution wrong answer 1

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 Assessment
Directions: Read and understand each item carefully and encircle the letter
of the best answer.

1. What is the value of 4abc when a = 2, b = 3, and c = -2?

A. -48 B. 48 C. -12 D. 12

2. Evaluate an algebraic expression 2xy – xyz, when x = 1, y = 2, z = -1.

A. 2 B. -2 C. 6 D. -6

3. What is the sum of 3x2+ 4x – 2, 2x2- x + 2 and 3x2- 4x – 5?

A. 8x -1 B. 8x -1 C. 8x2 + x + 5 D. 8x2 - x - 5

4. From 7x – 3y, subtract 7x + 3y

A. 6y B. -6y C. 14x – 6y D. 14c + 6y

5. What is the perimeter of a triangle whose sides are 3x2 - 7 cm, 2x2- 2
cm and 5x2+ 7 cm?

A. 10x 2 - 2 cm C. -10x2 – 2 cm
B. 10x2 + 2 cm D. -10x2 + 2 cm

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Key Answer:

What’s In Activity 1 What’s More Activity 4

1. yes A. 1.3a - 8
2. 15t2 + 4st + 11t + 1
2. yes
B. 1. 5m - 3
3. no
2.-2x3 - 6x2 + 10x
4. yes
C. 1. 7x2 + 9 cm
5. no
2. -y3 + y2 - z
What’s New Activity 2

1. a
What I have Learned Activity 5
2. a
Answer may vary.
3. b

4. a
What I can Do Activity 6
5. a 1. 20abc - 8xyz
What is it Activity 3 2. 96 m

1. 13a Assessment
1. A
2. 0
2. C
3. 3a + 5b + 3c
3. D

4. 20x3 -17x2 + 3x -21 4. B

5. a3 + a2b + 4b2

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References
Books

1. Moving Ahead With Mathematics 1- First Edition, 199

2. Millenium Series Integrated Mathematics 1 – First Edition 2000
3. Grade 7 teaching Guide
4. Learner’s Module

Development Team of the Module

Writer’s Name: Mercedita N. Tabancura/ Annabelle D. Jamisola

Reviewer’s Name: Ismael K. Yusoph

Edited by: Zita A. Zayas / Maribel B. Pagasian

Management Team: SDS: Ma. Liza R. Tabilon

ASDS: Judith V. Romaguera

OIC-ASDS: Ma. Judelyn J. Ramos

OIC-ASDS: Armando P. Gumapon

CID Chief: Lilia E. Abello, Ed.D.

LR: Evelyn C. Labad

PSDS: Marilyn L. Tabarno

Principal: Arnulfo G. Subebe , EMD

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