Combining Like Terms with Distributive Property

Grade 845 min

Learning Objective

I can simplify algebraic expressions by using the distributive property and combining like terms effectively.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Simplify the expression 3(4x + 2) + 5(2 - x). Show all steps in your work. Simplify the expression 6(2y - 3) - 4(1 + y). Show all steps in your work.

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