Algebraic Investigations - Unit 1: Pre Algebra – Guided Notes Name: _____________________________

Skill 1.10 – Combine Like Terms Date: __________ Period:____

Introduction to New Material – “I D0”

Monday, February 7, 2010

I CAN Combine Like Terms

Need to Know:
Define:
Term –

Terms are separated by __________________, ____________________ and

_______________________

Like Term -

Focus Question: Evaluate each using the values given:

Circle the leftmost term. Then circle any

Step
terms in the expressions that are LIKE
One with it.

Add the coefficients of these like terms.

Step
Write your new term and cross out the old
Two one you just added.

Step Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you have

Three combined all of the like terms
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Guided Practice with Mr. Kevin:
Combine Like Terms
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Introduction to New Material – “I D0”
Thursday, February 7, 2010

I CAN Combine Like Terms

Need to Know:
Define:
Term – a number, variable or both that are related only by multiplication

Terms are separated by ______Addition______, ______Subtractions______ and

_____Division______

Like Term - Like Terms contain the exact same variables with the exact same
exponents

Focus Question: Evaluate each using the values given:

Circle the leftmost term. Then circle any

Step
terms in the expressions that are LIKE
One with it.

Add the coefficients of these like terms.

Step
Write your new term and cross out the old
Two one you just added.

Step Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you have

Three combined all of the like terms