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Evaluate Algebraic Expressions

Substitute one or two variable values into an expression, multiply coefficients first, and keep signs correct with negative and zero values.

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What are we learning?

To evaluate an algebraic expression, replace each variable with the given number and calculate the result. Year 8 examples often include negative coefficients, negative values, zero, and sometimes two variables.