Algebraic Expressions and Terms

The video tutorial covers algebraic terms, including monomials, binomials, trinomials, and polynomials. It explains the concept of like and unlike terms and provides examples of how to combine like terms. The lesson includes interactive elements and examples to help students understand and practice these concepts.

What should you have ready for today's lesson?

• A calculator and a notebook

• Chapter 3 open and a spiral notebook

• A laptop and headphones

• A pen and a ruler

Which of the following is an example of an algebraic term?

• A book

• A paragraph

• A sentence

• A number or variable

What is a monomial?

• An expression with two terms

• An expression with three terms

• An expression with one term

• An expression with many terms

Which of the following is a binomial?

• x + y + z

• x - y

• x

• x + y + z + w

What does the prefix 'tri' in trinomial indicate?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Many

Which of the following is a polynomial?

• x + y

• x + y + z + w

• x + y + z

• x

What is required for terms to be considered like terms?

• Different variables

• Same numerical coefficient

• Different powers

• Same variable and power

Which of the following pairs are like terms?

• 3x and 5x

• 3x and 3x^2

• 3x and 3

• 3x and 3y

In the expression 5H + 3L, why can't the terms be combined?

• They have different variables

• They have different coefficients

• They are both variables

• They are both constants

What is the result of combining 5 zebras and 3 zebras?

• 8 zebras

• 5 zebras

• 3 zebras

• 8 zebra lions