Combining like terms - Linear terms - Basic math help

The video tutorial explains how to combine like terms in algebraic expressions. It begins by introducing the concept and discussing the unknown nature of X values. The instructor provides an example of combining terms, demonstrating that terms with the same variable can be added or subtracted. A verification example is given to show the correctness of the process. The tutorial concludes by generalizing the concept, emphasizing that like terms can be combined regardless of the specific values of the variables.

What is the first step in combining like terms?

• Determine the value of X

• Recognize the like terms

• Add all numbers together

• Identify the coefficients

If you have 1X + 5X, what is the result after combining?

• 1X

• 6X

• 10X

• 5X

What is the result of combining 6X - 2X?

• 8X

• 4X

• 2X

• 0X

Why does X + X equal 2X?

• Because X is a variable

• Because it is a multiplication of X

• Because it follows the rule of addition

• Because X is always 1

What is important to remember when combining like terms?

• The value of X must be known

• Only coefficients are combined

• The terms must be like terms

• The terms must be different