12/7 Combining Like Terms w/ negatives

Front

What does it mean to combine like terms in an expression?

Back

Combining like terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

Simplify: 5ab + 7b - 4a

Back

5ab + 7b - 4a

Front

What are like terms?

Back

Like terms are terms that have the same variable(s) raised to the same power. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms, while 3x and 4y are not.

Front

Simplify: 3d + 5

Back

3d + 5

Front

What is the first step in combining like terms?

Back

The first step is to identify the like terms in the expression.

Front

Simplify: 2a + 2b + 4

Back

2a + 2b + 4

Front

What is the result of combining 7r + 4 + r?

Back

8r + 4, but simplified to 4r.

Front

Simplify: 4x + 11

Back

4x + 11

Front

What is the difference between like terms and unlike terms?

Back

Like terms can be combined because they have the same variable and exponent, while unlike terms cannot be combined.

Front

Simplify: 8a + 2b + 4

Back

8a + 2b + 4