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(B) Simplify numeric and algebraic expressions using the laws of exponents, including integral and rational exponents.

(Y9) Extend and apply the index laws to variables, using positive integer indices and the zero index (ACMNA212)

8.EE.1 Know and apply the properties of integer exponents to generate equivalent numerical expressions. For example, 32 × 3-5 = 3-3 = 1/33 = 1/27.

HSA.APR.6 Rewrite simple rational expressions in different forms; write a(x)/b(x) in the form q(x) + r(x)/b(x), where a(x), b(x), q(x), and r(x) are polynomials with the degree of r(x) less than the degree of b(x), using inspection, long division, or, for the more complicated examples, a computer algebra system.

(A) Represent multi-step problems involving the four operations with whole numbers using strip diagrams and equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity

(Y7) Extend and apply the laws and properties of arithmetic to algebraic terms and expressions (ACMNA177)

6.EE.2 Write, read, and evaluate expressions in which letters stand for numbers.

6.EE.3 Apply the properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions. For example, apply the distributive property to the expression 3 (2 + x) to produce the equivalent expression 6 + 3x; apply the distributive property to the expression 24x + 18y to produce the equivalent expression 6 (4x + 3y); apply properties of operations to y + y + y to produce the equivalent expression 3y.

(E) Describe the meaning of parentheses and brackets in a numeric expression

(F) Simplify numerical expressions that do not involve exponents, including up to two levels of grouping

(Y6) Explore the use of brackets and order of operations to write number sentences (ACMNA134)

5.OA.1 Use parentheses, brackets, or braces in numerical expressions, and evaluate expressions with these symbols.

5.OA.2 Write simple expressions that record calculations with numbers, and interpret numerical expressions without evaluating them. For example, express the calculation "add 8 and 7, then multiply by 2" as 2 × (8 + 7). Recognize that 3 × (18932 + 921) is three times as large as 18932 + 921, without having to calculate the indicated sum or product.

(B) Represent and solve multi-step problems involving the four operations with whole numbers using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity

(Y7) Introduce the concept of variables as a way of representing numbers using letters (ACMNA175)

(Y7) Extend and apply the laws and properties of arithmetic to algebraic terms and expressions (ACMNA177)

6.EE.2.A Write expressions that record operations with numbers and with letters standing for numbers. For example, express the calculation "Subtract y from 5" as 5 - y.

6.EE.2.B Identify parts of an expression using mathematical terms (sum, term, product, factor, quotient, coefficient); view one or more parts of an expression as a single entity. For example, describe the expression 2 (8 + 7) as a product of two factors; view (8 + 7) as both a single entity and a sum of two terms.

(A) Represent multi-step problems involving the four operations with whole numbers using strip diagrams and equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity

(D) Generate equivalent expressions using the properties of operations: inverse, identity, commutative, associative, and distributive properties.

(Y8) Simplify algebraic expressions involving the four operations (ACMNA192)

6.EE.3 Apply the properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions. For example, apply the distributive property to the expression 3 (2 + x) to produce the equivalent expression 6 + 3x; apply the distributive property to the expression 24x + 18y to produce the equivalent expression 6 (4x + 3y); apply properties of operations to y + y + y to produce the equivalent expression 3y.

6.EE.4 Identify when two expressions are equivalent (i.e., when the two expressions name the same number regardless of which value is substituted into them). For example, the expressions y + y + y and 3y are equivalent because they name the same number regardless of which number y stands for.

(D) Generate equivalent expressions using the properties of operations: inverse, identity, commutative, associative, and distributive properties.

(Y8) Extend and apply the distributive law to the expansion of algebraic expressions (ACMNA190)

6.EE.3 Apply the properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions. For example, apply the distributive property to the expression 3 (2 + x) to produce the equivalent expression 6 + 3x; apply the distributive property to the expression 24x + 18y to produce the equivalent expression 6 (4x + 3y); apply properties of operations to y + y + y to produce the equivalent expression 3y.

6.EE.4 Identify when two expressions are equivalent (i.e., when the two expressions name the same number regardless of which value is substituted into them). For example, the expressions y + y + y and 3y are equivalent because they name the same number regardless of which number y stands for.

(B) Represent and solve multi-step problems involving the four operations with whole numbers using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity

(F) Simplify numerical expressions that do not involve exponents, including up to two levels of grouping

(Y7) Create algebraic expressions and evaluate them by substituting a given value for each variable (ACMNA176)

6.EE.2.C Evaluate expressions at specific values of their variables. Include expressions that arise from formulas used in real-world problems. Perform arithmetic operations, including those involving whole-number exponents, in the conventional order when there are no parentheses to specify a particular order (Order of Operations). For example, use the formulas V = s3 and A = 6 s2 to find the volume and surface area of a cube with sides of length s = 1/2.

(B) Distinguish between expressions and equations verbally, numerically, and algebraically

(Y7) Create algebraic expressions and evaluate them by substituting a given value for each variable (ACMNA176)

6.EE.5 Understand solving an equation or inequality as a process of answering a question: which values from a specified set, if any, make the equation or inequality true? Use substitution to determine whether a given number in a specified set makes an equation or inequality true.

6.EE.8 Write an inequality of the form x > c or x < c to represent a constraint or condition in a real-world or mathematical problem. Recognize that inequalities of the form x > c or x < c have infinitely many solutions; represent solutions of such inequalities on number line diagrams.

(B) Identify a number, its opposite, and its absolute value

(Y7) Extend and apply the laws and properties of arithmetic to algebraic terms and expressions (ACMNA177)

(Y7) Solve simple linear equations (ACMNA179)

7.NS.1.B Understand p + q as the number located a distance |q| from p, in the positive or negative direction depending on whether q is positive or negative. Show that a number and its opposite have a sum of 0 (are additive inverses). Interpret sums of rational numbers by describing real-world contexts.

(A) Model and solve one-variable, one-step equations and inequalities that represent problems, including geometric concepts

(Y7) Solve simple linear equations (ACMNA179)

6.EE.7 Solve real-world and mathematical problems by writing and solving equations of the form x + p = q and px = q for cases in which p, q and x are all nonnegative rational numbers.

(B) Represent solutions for one-variable, one-step equations and inequalities on number lines

(Y10) Solve linear inequalities and graph their solutions on a number line (ACMNA236)

6.EE.8 Write an inequality of the form x > c or x < c to represent a constraint or condition in a real-world or mathematical problem. Recognize that inequalities of the form x > c or x < c have infinitely many solutions; represent solutions of such inequalities on number line diagrams.

(A) Model and solve one-variable, one-step equations and inequalities that represent problems, including geometric concepts

(Y10) Solve linear inequalities and graph their solutions on a number line (ACMNA236)

7.EE.4.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.

(A) Recognize that dividing by a rational number and multiplying by its reciprocal result in equivalent values

(A) Model and solve one-variable, one-step equations and inequalities that represent problems, including geometric concepts

(Y7) Extend and apply the laws and properties of arithmetic to algebraic terms and expressions (ACMNA177)

(Y7) Solve simple linear equations (ACMNA179)

7.NS.2.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.

(A) Model and solve one-variable, one-step equations and inequalities that represent problems, including geometric concepts

(Y7) Solve simple linear equations (ACMNA179)

6.EE.7 Solve real-world and mathematical problems by writing and solving equations of the form x + p = q and px = q for cases in which p, q and x are all nonnegative rational numbers.

(A) Model and solve one-variable, one-step equations and inequalities that represent problems, including geometric concepts

(Y10) Solve linear inequalities and graph their solutions on a number line (ACMNA236)

7.EE.4.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.

(A) Model and solve one-variable, two-step equations and inequalities

(Y8) Solve linear equations using algebraic and graphical techniques. Verify solutions by substitution (ACMNA194)

7.EE.4.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?