How to combine two terms that are like terms, 7x^2 - 5x^2

The video tutorial explains the process of simplifying expressions by combining like terms. It emphasizes the importance of identifying like terms and applying operations such as addition or subtraction to their coefficients while retaining the like term. The tutorial provides a step-by-step approach to ensure students understand how to simplify expressions effectively.

What is the first step in simplifying expressions by combining like terms?

• Multiply the coefficients

• Find the like terms

• Identify the operation to be used

• Change the variables

When combining like terms, what should you do with the coefficients?

• Add them to the variables

• Apply the operation to them

• Divide them by the number of terms

• Ignore them

In the context of combining like terms, what does it mean to 'keep the like term'?

• Keep the variable part unchanged

• Remove the variable

• Add a new variable

• Change the variable

What operation is demonstrated in the example provided in the video?

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

• Multiplication

In the example, what is the result of combining the coefficients 7 and 5?

• 2

• 10

• 35

• 12