Combining Like Terms
Grade 9th Grade · 40 min· Illustrative Mathematics
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can combine like terms in algebraic expressions.
Warm-Up Video
mathantics · 10:43
Algebra Basics: Simplifying Polynomials - Math Antics
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Simplifying a polynomial involves identifying like terms that can be combined into a single term to make the polynomial shorter.
- 2
To combine like terms, you add their number parts while keeping the variable part exactly the same.
- 3
For terms to be 'like terms', they must have the exact same variable part, including the same letters and their corresponding exponents.
Practice Questions
5 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Simplify the following expression by combining all like terms: 7x + 3y - 2x + 5 - 4y + 10”
Teacher Guide
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