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Realize that adding and subtracting polynomials is nothing really new. An informative video shows how to clear the parentheses when adding and subtracting polynomials to then solve by combining like terms. Learners watch three different problems— one addition, one subtraction, and one combination—to learn the process.
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Instructional Ideas
- Stack polynomials in a vertical format with like terms in the same column for struggling individuals
Classroom Considerations
- Individuals should be comfortable with the procedure of combining like terms
- Requires pupils to understand the concept of distributing a negative
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Makes the connection to previously learned concepts of simplifying algebraic expressions
- Uses colors to highlight like terms
Cons
- None