Unit 2: Expressions and Equations

This unit builds on what students learned in 6th grade regarding mathematical properties. They will continue to build on their knowledge of the order of operations and other mathematical properties, and use these properties of operations to rewrite equivalent numerical expressions. The students should continue to use properties that were used with whole numbers in Grade 6 and understand that these properties apply to integers, rational and real numbers as well. Students will also have the opportunity to write expressions and equations in more than one format and understand that they are still equal. They will be given the opportunity to use variables to represent quantities in real-world problems.

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PATTERNING & ALGEBRAIC REASONING – linear expressions with rational coefficients, complex unit rates, proportional relationships.

7.PAR.2 Use properties of operations, generate equivalent expressions and interpret the expressions to explain relevant situations.

7.PAR.3 Represent authentic situations using equations and inequalities with variables; solve equations and inequalities symbolically, using the properties of equality.