Simplifying Expressions with Like Terms
Grade 7th Grade · Math · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can simplify algebraic expressions by combining like terms.
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.
- 2
Like terms have the exact same variable part, which means the same letter raised to the same power.
- 3
To combine like terms, you add or subtract the number parts (coefficients) and keep the variable part the same.
Practice Questions
7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer & True/false
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Simplify the following expression by combining like terms: 4x + 2y - x + 5y”
Complete Lesson Package
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