Algebraic Expression

Algebraic Expression

5.1

Writing Algebraic Expressions Using Exponents

1. Count the amount of letter

That number is your EXPONENT

2. The letter is the BASE

Multiple Choice

Write the expression m x m x m x m x m using exponents

• m⁵

• 5^m

Multiple Choice

Write the expression 4 x h x h x h using exponents

• 4^h

• 4h³

Evaluating Expressions

1. Substitute the value(s) in the expression and solve

- Always use parentheses when substituting!

- Must use PEMDAS

Evaluate the Expression

6m - 4 when m = 2

Evaluate the Expression

 $\frac{c}{5}$  - 12 when c = 60