Substituting into Formulae
Substitute numerical values into formulae and expressions including scientific formulae; evaluate expressions by replacing variables with given values and computing the result using correct order of operations
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If a formula says that the area of a triangle is ½ × base × height, can your child substitute in the measurements and calculate the answer correctly?
Substitute numerical values into formulae and expressions including scientific formulae; evaluate expressions by replacing variables with given values and computing the result using correct order of operations
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- Substitute positive and negative values into algebraic expressions and evaluate
- Substitute values into formulae involving multiple operations and powers
- Use correct order of operations when evaluating expressions after substitution
“If a formula says that the area of a triangle is ½ × base × height, can your child substitute in the measurements and calculate the answer correctly?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Procedural
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Domain
- Algebra
- Age range
- Ages 11–12
Standards