Combining Like Terms and Distributive Property Challenge

The video tutorial introduces a new quiz format using Edpuzzle, emphasizing the importance of note-taking. It covers combining like terms, handling variables and constants, and the use of subtraction and parentheses in expressions. The tutorial also introduces the distributive property, providing examples and common mistakes to avoid. Students are encouraged to use colors or shapes to differentiate terms and ensure clarity in their work.

What is the new format of today's quiz?

• Google Forms

• Edpuzzle Video

• Paper Quiz

• Kahoot

What should you do if you haven't been taking notes?

• Skip the quiz

• Ask a friend for notes

• Start taking notes now

• Continue without notes

What is the correct simplified form of 3a + 5a?

• 5a

• 3a

• 8a

• 8x

What mistake should you avoid when combining like terms?

• Adding different variables

• Ignoring the variable

• Writing out each term multiple times

• All of the above

How should you handle an invisible coefficient?

• Ignore it

• Assume it is zero

• Assume it is one

• Assume it is two

What is the simplified form of 5c + 4c + c?

• 8c

• 10c

• 9c

• 11c

What should you do when you see parentheses in an expression?

• Add all terms together

• Combine all terms inside first

• Rewrite the expression without them if possible

• Ignore them

How do you handle a subtraction sign in front of parentheses?

• Ignore it

• Add the opposite of each term inside

• Combine terms inside first

• Multiply all terms by -1

What is the result of distributing 3(x + 4)?

• 3x + 4x

• 3x + 4

• 3x + 7

• 3x + 12

What is the simplified form of -8(x - 4)?

• -8x + 32

• -8x - 32

• 8x - 32

• 8x + 32