Combining Like Terms and Values

Mr. Aybar provides a homework help video for his students, covering several equations from their homework. He explains each problem step-by-step, focusing on combining like terms, isolating variables, and using inverse operations to solve equations. The video is intended to assist students who may be confused with their homework assignments.

What is the first step in solving an equation by combining like terms?

• Add all numbers on both sides

• Combine like terms on one side

• Subtract the smallest number from both sides

• Multiply all terms by 2

In example 5, what operation is used to move the variable to one side?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

What is the result of combining -3n and 2n in example 6?

• 5n

• -5n

• -1n

• 1n

In example 7, what is the result of combining -2x and -7x?

• 9x

• 5x

• -9x

• -5x

What is the final value of x in example 7?

• 3

• -1

• 1

• -4

In example 10, what is the result of combining -4n and -3n?

• -7n

• 7n

• -1n

• 1n

What is the final value of n in example 10?

• 0

• -8

• 8

• 1

In example 11, what is the result of combining 3, -2, and -10?

• -5

• 5

• -9

• 9

What is the final value of n in example 11?

• -1

• 1

• 0

• 2

In example 14, what is the result of combining -6x and -7x?

• 1x

• -1x

• -13x

• 13x