Collecting Like Terms GCSE Questions

This video tutorial covers practice GCSE questions on simplifying expressions by collecting like terms and multiplying terms. It begins with basic examples, such as simplifying repeated variables and using indices, and progresses to more complex expressions involving different variables and powers. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of identifying like terms and provides step-by-step solutions to various questions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the topic.

How can the expression b + b + b + b be simplified?

• 4b

• b + 4

• b^4

• b^2 + b^2

What is the simplified form of a multiplied by itself four times?

• 4a

• a^4

• a + a + a + a

• a^2

If you have 3 lots of g and subtract 1 lot of g, what is the result?

• 2g

• g^2

• g

• 4g

When adding 3B and B, what is the simplified expression?

• 3B^2

• B^4

• 4B

• 3B + B

Why can't you add D and d^2 together?

• They are both constants

• They are the same term

• They have different powers

• They are already simplified