Simplifying Expressions and Like Terms

The video tutorial covers the process of simplifying algebraic expressions. It begins with an introduction to the concept and proceeds with several examples, each demonstrating different aspects of simplification, such as combining like terms, handling constants, and dealing with negative coefficients. The tutorial concludes with a complex example involving multiple variables and powers, emphasizing the importance of grouping like terms.

What is the result of simplifying 5x - 3x?

• 8x

• 2x

• 5x

• 3x

What is the result of combining like terms in the expression 5x - 3x?

• 8x

• 5x

• 2x

• 3x

In the expression 9 + 4x - 1, which terms are constants?

• 9 and 4x

• 4x and -1

• 9 and -1

• Only 4x

Which of the following is a like term to 4x?

• 2x

• 4x^2

• 4y

• 4

In the expression 9 + 4x - 1, what is the coefficient of x?

• -1

• 0

• 4

• 9

What is the simplified form of 4x - 8x + 12?

• 8x + 12

• -4x - 12

• 4x + 12

• -4x + 12

How do you simplify the expression 7 - 2x - x + 5?

• 3x + 2

• -3x + 12

• 3x + 12

• -3x + 2

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

• 4x

• -4x

• 8x

• -8x

In the expression 3x^2 + 3y^2 - 5y^2 + 6x, what is the coefficient of x^2 after simplification?

• 3

• 0

• 6

• 1

What is the simplified form of 3x^2 + 3y^2 - 5y^2 + 6x?

• 3x^2 - 2y^2 + 6x

• 6x^2 - 2y^2 + 6x

• 3x^2 + y^2 + 6x

• 6x^2 - 2y^2 + x