Exploring Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

What are the two types of terms discussed in the video?

• Variable and constant terms

• Coefficient and exponent terms

• Numerical and alphabetical terms

• Positive and negative terms

What does a coefficient in an algebraic expression represent?

• The numerical factor of the variable term

• The highest power of the variable

• The variable part of the term

• The sum of all like terms

In the expression '8a + 2a - 3', what is the constant term?

• 2

• 8

• 10

• -3

How do you combine the terms '12x' and '-14x'?

• -26x

• 26x

• 2x

• -2x

What is the simplified form of the expression '4p + 8p + 10'?

• 4p + 18

• 20p

• 12p + 10

• 12p - 10

Which technique is used to identify like terms in the video?

• Calculating each term's value

• Using different colors or shapes

• Sorting terms alphabetically

• Grouping terms by their coefficients

What is the result of combining the terms '5y' and '3'?

• 15y

• 8y

• 5y + 3

• 2y

What is the correct order of variables in an expression as per the video?

• Random order

• In order of appearance

• Alphabetical order

• Descending order of coefficients

What is the simplified form of 'a + 4a'?

• 5a

• 4a

• 9a

• a

How do you combine 'negative 6x' and 'negative 11x'?

• 17x

• 5x

• -17x

• -5x