Combining Like Terms in Algebra

The video tutorial explains how to collect like terms in algebra to simplify expressions. It covers the addition and subtraction of like terms, handling single variables, and rules for combining different terms. The tutorial includes examples of simplifying complex expressions and concludes with advanced examples to reinforce the concepts.

What is the result of adding a + a + a + a?

• 2a

• 4a

• 5a

• 3a

If you have 3c and add 2c, what do you get?

• 7c

• 4c

• 5c

• 6c

What is the result of 8y minus 3y?

• 3y

• 4y

• 5y

• 6y

How many w's do you have if you add 9w and w?

• 8w

• 9w

• 11w

• 10w

What is the algebraic representation of a single w?

• 0w

• 1w

• w

• 2w

Can you simplify a + c?

• No, it remains a + c

• Yes, to ac

• Yes, to a^2 + c^2

• Yes, to 2ac

What is the result of x squared plus x squared?

• 2x^2

• x^2

• 4x^2

• 3x^2

What is the result of 5c + 5c - 12c?

• -2c

• 0c

• 2c

• 3c

What is the simplified form of x + x + 2x?

• 5x

• 2x

• 3x

• 4x

What is the result of 4a + 5a?

• 8a

• 9a

• 10a

• 11a