Simplifying Expressions
Grade 6th Grade · Math · 45 min· Ccss Ccss.math.content.6.ee.a.3
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can simplify algebraic expressions by combining like terms.
Warm-Up Video
Math with Mr. J · 10:19
An Intro to Combining Like Terms | Simplifying Expressions by Combining Like Terms | Math with Mr. J
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Like terms have the same variables to the same powers.
- 2
Combining like terms can simplify expressions, making them easier to understand and work with.
- 3
When combining like terms, you add or subtract the coefficients, which are the numbers in front of the variables, but the variable stays the same.
Practice Questions
7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Simplify the expression: 12a + 5 + 3a - 2. Show all your steps.”
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