Combining Like Terms in Algebra

Grade 845 min

Learning Objective

I can combine like terms in algebraic expressions to simplify them.

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: 3a + 5a + 2. What is the final simplified expression? Simplify the expression: 4x + 6 + 3x + 1. What is the final simplified expression?

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