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Patterns, Functions, and Algebra

Virginia SOL 8.PFA.1

Represent, simplify, and generate equivalent algebraic expressions in one variable.

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What students need to be able to do

  • Represent algebraic expressions using concrete manipulatives or pictorial representations, including expressions that apply the distributive property.
  • Simplify and generate equivalent algebraic expressions in one variable by applying the order of operations and properties of real numbers.
  • Expand expressions using the distributive property or combine like terms to simplify.