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Unit 5 Lessons 1-2: Represent Expressions &
Equations with Models
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Model
Steps: Greg has two more than 3 times as many hats as
1. Read and understand the Edward. Write an algebraic expression to represent the
problem. number of hats Greg has.

2. Identify the variable.

variable: hats h
3. Look for key words.
4. Construct the expression.
3 times as two more
key words: many hats
(3h) (+2)

expression: 3h + 2

Structured Guided Practice

Directions: Write an expression for each situation.

1. The county fair charges $15 for 2. Reagan has 3 more than twice as many
admission and $2 per ticket for every stickers as Kennedy. Write an
ride. Write an expression to represent expression to represent the number of
the total amount spent by a guest. stickers Reagan has.

variable: T = # of tickets variable: K = # of stickers Kennedy has

$15 for entry $2 a ticket 3 more than

twice as many,
key words: key words:

expression: expression:
15 + 2T 2K + 3

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Unit 5 Lessons 1-2: Represent Expressions &
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Student Practice
Directions: Write an expression for each situation.

1. A regional park charges $5 to enter and 2. Niko has 4 more stars than six times as
$0.50 per ticket to go on rides. Write an many stars as Jude. Write an expression
expression to represent the total amount to represent the number of stars Niko
spent by a guest. has.

variable: T = Tickets variable: J = stars that Jude has

$5 to enter 4 more than 6

times as many
key words: 0.50 per ticket key words:

expression: 5 + 0.50T expression: 6J + 4

3. Katie earned $25.00 baby sitting on 4. Judy has 3 less than twice as many
Friday. She earned some more money on candies as Rebecca. Write an expression
Saturday night. Write an expression that to represent the amount of candies Judy
shows how much she earned in total. has.

variable:
S = Saturday's money variable: R = Rebecca's candy

$25.00 on Friday 3 less than twice

R
key words: key words:

expression: 25 + S expression: 2R - 3

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