Simplifying Expressions

9Math39 min

Learning Objective

I can simplify algebraic expressions by combining like terms.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

11 min

An Intro to Combining Like Terms | Simplifying Expressions by Combining Like Terms | Math with Mr. J

Math with Mr. J

Guided Notes

8 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • Like terms have the same variables raised to the same powers.

  • To combine like terms, add or subtract the coefficients of the like terms.

  • When a variable appears without a coefficient, there is an understood coefficient of one.

Practice

12 min

4 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Simplify the expression: 12a + 5b - 4a + b

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