Combining Like Terms: Notes and Practice Insights

Miss Klein introduces the lesson on simplifying expressions using like terms. She explains the concept of like and unlike terms, providing examples to illustrate the differences. The video outlines steps to simplify expressions, including combining like terms and arranging them in order. Miss Klein works through several example problems, demonstrating the process of simplifying expressions. The lesson concludes with practice problems for students to complete and submit on Canvas.

What are like terms?

• Terms that are constants

• Terms with different exponents

• Terms with different variables

• Terms with the same variable and exponent

Which of the following pairs are like terms?

• 8y and 2y

• 3.2 and n

• 6a and 6b

• 5x^2 and 2x

What is the first step in simplifying expressions?

• Rewrite the expression

• Combine like terms

• Simplify the expression if necessary

• Arrange terms in alphabetical order

What should you do if you encounter a minus a negative in an expression?

• Change it to subtraction

• Change it to addition

• Leave it as it is

• Multiply the terms

In the expression 2n + 3m - m - 7n + 4n + 5m, what is the combined like term for 'm'?

• 2m

• 7m

• 5m

• 6m

In the same expression, what is the combined like term for 'n'?

• 6n

• 1n

• 4n

• 2n

What is the final simplified form of the expression -6b + ( -3) - (-2b) - 4 + 2?

• -4b - 5

• -4b - 7

• -3b - 5

• -3b - 7

How do you handle fractions when combining like terms?

• Multiply them

• Add them directly

• Convert them to have a common denominator

• Ignore the fractions

What is the final answer for the expression 1/8x + 1/4 - 3 + 2?

• 3/8x + 10

• 3/8x + 8

• 3/8x + 7

• 3/8x + 9

What should you do after completing the practice problems?

• Ask the teacher for help

• Review the video again

• Submit your answers on Canvas

• Check your answers with a friend