Determining Equivalent Expressions Using Like Terms

The video tutorial guides students through solving a standardized math test question by identifying which expression is not equivalent to a given one. It explains the concept of equivalent expressions, focusing on combining like terms. The tutorial evaluates each answer choice to determine the non-equivalent expression, concluding with a review of the key concepts.

What is the main goal when solving the given math problem?

• To simplify the expression to a single term.

• To solve for the variable M.

• To determine which expression is not equivalent to the given one.

• To find the expression that is equivalent to the given one.

What is the result of combining the like terms 2M and 10M?

• 12M

• 14M

• 8M

• 10M

After combining the constants 14 and 3, what is the resulting constant term?

• 18

• 19

• 17

• 16

Which of the following expressions is not equivalent to 12M + 17?

• 12M + 17

• 12M + 17

• 13M + 17

• 12M + 17

In choice D, what is the result of combining the variable terms 15M and -3M?

• 15M

• 13M

• 10M

• 12M