Simplifying Expressions with Like Terms
7th GradeMath45 min
Learning Objective
I can simplify algebraic expressions by combining like terms.
Lesson Flow
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Algebra Basics: Simplifying Polynomials - Math Antics
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Simplifying a polynomial involves identifying like terms that can be combined into a single term.
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Like terms have the exact same variable part, which means the same letter raised to the same power.
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To combine like terms, you add or subtract the number parts (coefficients) and keep the variable part the same.
Practice
7 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer & True/false
Exit Ticket
“Simplify the following expression by combining like terms: 4x + 2y - x + 5y”
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