Instructional Video

Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

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Simply watch the video to become an expert on simplifying expressions. A concise video describes how to simplify algebraic expressions. Young mathematicians watch two examples where the narrator applies the distributive property and then combines like terms.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners create their own expressions to share with the class
Classroom Considerations
  • Scholars should know how to distribute a negative
  • Pupils must be familiar with combining like terms
  • Viewers without a strong mathematical knowledge of the distributive property or of operations with integers may find explanations lacking
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Color coding helps identify like terms
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