Simplifying Algebra

Simplifying Algebra

Welcome to another exciting lesson

When simplifying algebra always remember to:

• group like terms

• add and subtract similar terms

• use different colour markers to create diagrams, then mark off pairs

• the colour of the left overs indicates the sign of your answer, i.e. negative or positive.

Now try these questions!

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-2x+3x

Multiple Select

-9-3+5

• -7

• +(-7)

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-5y+5y-3y+y

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simplify 3a+5b-6a-6b