Classwork: Combining Like Terms

Front

What does it mean to combine like terms in an expression?

Back

Combining like terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

Simplify: x + 2 - x

Back

2

Front

What is a like term?

Back

Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power, such as 2x and 3x.

Front

Simplify: -2x + 5 - 6

Back

-2x - 1

Front

What is the first step in combining like terms?

Back

Identify and group the like terms in the expression.

Front

Simplify: 5 + 2x - 4x - 5

Back

-2x

Front

What do you do with constants when combining like terms?

Back

Add or subtract the constant values together.

Front

Simplify: 2x + 5 + x - 4

Back

3x + 1

Front

What is the result of combining 6x + 7y + 8z?

Back

6x + 7y + 8z (no like terms to combine).

Front

What is the difference between like terms and unlike terms?

Back

Like terms can be combined, while unlike terms cannot be combined.