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Substuting into Expressions using Negative Numbers WORKSHEET

Suitable for Grades: 7th Grade

CCSS: 7.EE.B.4, 7.NS.A.2

CCSS Description: Use variables to represent quantities in a real-world or mathematical problem, and construct simple equations and inequalities to solve problems by reasoning about the quantities. a. Solve word problems leading to equations of the form px + q = r and p(x + q) = r, where p, q, and r are specific rational numbers. Solve equations of these forms fluently. Compare an algebraic solution to an arithmetic solution, identifying the sequence of the operations used in each approach. For example, the perimeter of a rectangle is 54 cm. Its length is 6 cm. What is its width? b. Solve word problems leading to inequalities of the form px + q > r or px + q < r, where p, q, and r are specific rational numbers. Graph the solution set of the inequality and interpret it in the context of the problem. For example: As a salesperson, you are paid $50 per week plus $3 per sale. This week you want your pay to be at least $100. Write an inequality for the number of sales you need to make, and describe the solutions.

Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division and of fractions to multiply and divide rational numbers. a. Understand that multiplication is extended from fractions to rational numbers by requiring that operations continue to satisfy the properties of operations, particularly the distributive property, leading to products such as (–1)(–1) = 1 and the rules for multiplying signed numbers. Interpret products of rational numbers by describing real-world contexts. b. Understand that integers can be divided, provided that the divisor is not zero, and every quotient of integers (with non-zero divisor) is a rational number. If p and q are integers, then –(p/q) = (–p)/q = p/(–q). Interpret quotients of rational numbers by describing real-world contexts. c. Apply properties of operations as strategies to multiply and divide rational numbers. d. Convert a rational number to a decimal using long division; know that the decimal form of a rational number terminates in 0s or eventually repeats.

Substuting into Expressions using Negative Numbers WORKSHEET DESCRIPTION

Broken up into six different sections, this worksheet provides ample practice of substituting positive and negative integers into expressions containing up to two variables.

In Section A, students are given a value for a and b (one positive and one negative) and will substitute these into expressions such as 3b. Section B is similar; however, this time, both a and b are assigned negative values.

Sections C and D contain expressions involving addition and subtraction and include numerical terms.

Students will have to consider the correct order of operations to complete sections E and F where expressions are made up of up to three terms and three operations.