Combining Like Terms to Simplify Expressions

Mrs. C explains how to combine like terms to simplify algebraic expressions. She defines like terms as terms with the same variables and exponents, including constants. Through examples, she demonstrates how to identify and combine like terms using addition and subtraction. The video includes step-by-step simplifications of expressions, emphasizing the importance of coefficients and traditional algebraic form.

What steps are involved in simplifying the expression 8 - 7X^2 + 6 - 3Y?

Identify the constants in the expression provided in the text and explain their role.

How do you rewrite a simplified expression in traditional algebraic form?