Merge two important algebraic skills to simplify polynomial expressions. A thorough video lesson describes the process of distributing and combining like terms to simplify an expression. Examples show how to distribute one or two constants to a binomial and then combine the resulting terms.

Concepts

combining like terms, like terms, simplify polynomials, distributive property

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils circle like terms in matching colors before combining
• Follow the lesson with whiteboard practice as a quick understanding check

Classroom Considerations

• Expects experience with both the distributive property and combining like terms

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides links to additional resources on the same topic
• Explanations are clear and concise

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 RST.6-8.8 RST.9-10.8