Solving
Problems
Involving
Algebraic
Expressions
Write down the number that is…
7 more than x
Write down the number that is…
5 less than 9 times
Write down the number that is…
Jennifer is k years old. Clare is 5 years older
than Jennifer and Helen is 7 years younger.
What is the total of their ages?
Write down the number that is
Mac’s Building Supplies charges 30 000 Philippine pesos per pallet of
house bricks (b), plus a single delivery
fee of 4 500 Philippine pesos.
Write an algebraic expression to represent this information and use it
to calculate the cost of buying 4 pallets of bricks from Mac’s.
Cost of 4 pallets = 124 500 Philippine
pesos
Lesson Purpose/Intention
We can use what we have learned
in our study of algebra about
algebraic expressions and algebraic methods
to help us solve real-life problems.
Today, we will use
algebraic expressions and methods
to find the solutions to such problems.
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CHARGE
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HIRE
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INSURANCE
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STANDARD
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FEE
Amanda and Michael and their friends Jan and Brian are traveling in Australia.
Amanda and Michael hire a car and a van from Joe’s Hire.
Car hire is 100 dollars for each day hired (d), plus a standard fee of 35 dollars for the
hiring period.
Van hire is 140 dollars for each day hired (d), plus a standard fee of 55 dollars for the
hiring period.
Jan and Brian hire a car and a van from Bob’s Hire.
Car hire is 90 dollars for each day hired (d), plus a standard fee of 75 dollars for the
hiring period.
Van hire charges are exactly twice those of hiring a car.
Question: Write down an algebraic expression in terms
of d for the cost of hiring a car from Joe’s.
Answer: 100d + 35
Amanda and Michael and their friends Jan and Brian are traveling in Australia.
Amanda and Michael hire a car and a van from Joe’s Hire.
Car hire is 100 dollars for each day hired (d), plus a standard fee of 35 dollars for the
hiring period.
Van hire is 140 dollars for each day hired (d), plus a standard fee of 55 dollars for the
hiring period.
Jan and Brian hire a car and a van from Bob’s Hire.
Car hire is 90 dollars for each day hired (d), plus a standard fee of 75 dollars for the
hiring period.
Van hire charges are exactly twice those of hiring a car.
Question: Write down an algebraic expression in terms
of d for the cost of hiring a van from Joe’s.
Answer: 140d + 55
Amanda and Michael and their friends Jan and Brian are traveling in Australia.
Amanda and Michael hire a car and a van from Joe’s Hire.
Car hire is 100 dollars for each day hired (d), plus a standard fee of 35 dollars for the
hiring period.
Van hire is 140 dollars for each day hired (d), plus a standard fee of 55 dollars for the
hiring period.
Jan and Brian hire a car and a van from Bob’s Hire.
Car hire is 90 dollars for each day hired (d), plus a standard fee of 75 dollars for the
hiring period.
Van hire charges are exactly twice those of hiring a car.
Question: Calculate the total amount that Amanda and Michael will be charged if
Amanda hires a car for 3 days,
Michael hires a van for 5 days, and they each take extra insurance charged at
$30 per day for cars and $50
per day for vans?
Answer: $1430
Amanda and Michael and their friends Jan and Brian are traveling in Australia.
Amanda and Michael hire a car and a van from Joe’s Hire.
Car hire is 100 dollars for each day hired (d), plus a standard fee of 35 dollars for the
hiring period.
Van hire is 140 dollars for each day hired (d), plus a standard fee of 55 dollars for the
hiring period.
Jan and Brian hire a car and a van from Bob’s Hire.
Car hire is 90 dollars for each day hired (d), plus a standard fee of 75 dollars for the
hiring period.
Van hire charges are exactly twice those of hiring a car.
Question: Write down an algebraic expression in terms
of d for the cost of hiring a car from Bob’s.
Answer: 90d + 75
Amanda and Michael and their friends Jan and Brian are traveling in Australia.
Amanda and Michael hire a car and a van from Joe’s Hire.
Car hire is 100 dollars for each day hired (d), plus a standard fee of 35 dollars for the
hiring period.
Van hire is 140 dollars for each day hired (d), plus a standard fee of 55 dollars for the
hiring period.
Jan and Brian hire a car and a van from Bob’s Hire.
Car hire is 90 dollars for each day hired (d), plus a standard fee of 75 dollars for the
hiring period.
Van hire charges are exactly twice those of hiring a car.
Question: Write down an algebraic expression in terms
of d for the cost of hiring a van from Bob’s.
Answer: 180d + 150
Amanda and Michael and their friends Jan and Brian are traveling in Australia.
Amanda and Michael hire a car and a van from Joe’s Hire.
Car hire is 100 dollars for each day hired (d), plus a standard fee of 35 dollars for the
hiring period.
Van hire is 140 dollars for each day hired (d), plus a standard fee of 55 dollars for the
hiring period.
Jan and Brian hire a car and a van from Bob’s Hire.
Car hire is 90 dollars for each day hired (d), plus a standard fee of 75 dollars for the
hiring period.
Van hire charges are exactly twice those of hiring a car.
Question: What is the total amount Jan and Brian will be charged if Jan
hires a car for 3 days, Brian hires a
van for 5 days, and they do not take extra insurance?
Answer: $1395
Amanda and Michael and their friends Jan and Brian are traveling in Australia.
Amanda and Michael hire a car and a van from Joe’s Hire.
Car hire is 100 dollars for each day hired (d), plus a standard fee of 35 dollars for the
hiring period.
Van hire is 140 dollars for each day hired (d), plus a standard fee of 55 dollars for the
hiring period.
Jan and Brian hire a car and a van from Bob’s Hire.
Car hire is 90 dollars for each day hired (d), plus a standard fee of 75 dollars for the
hiring period.
Van hire charges are exactly twice those of hiring a car.
Question: How much more will Amanda and Michael
pay than Jan and Brian?
Answer: $35
Conclusion – Reflection/Metacognition on
Student Goals
The teacher facilitates student reflection and discussion that addresses such
questions as:
What do you think were the key mathematical concepts addressed in this
lesson?
Would you rate your level of understanding of the material covered in this
lesson as high, moderate, or low?
Has the lesson helped you gain further insight into aspects of the material
covered that represent strengths or represent weaknesses?
What would you describe as the main barriers, if any, to your ongoing
progress and achievement in relation to the topic area addressed in this
lesson?
What do you think would best assist your ongoing progress and
achievement in relation to the topic area?
MINDA G. ANIVERSARIO
JUVINE G. GAYAGOY
RANNIL SETERA
STEPHEN GELLADULA