To simplify or not to simplify, what should scholars do? Using several examples, the video works through the process of simplifying algebraic expressions. The resource restricts simplification to using the distributive property and to combining like terms. To give a well-rounded look at the problem, the presentation also shows examples of expressions that cannot be simplified.

Concepts

algebraic expressions, simplifying, simplifying expressions, distributive property, combining like terms

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Encourage individuals to use a similar method to denote the like terms

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils should be familiar with the distributive property
• Class members need to understand the connection between negatives and subtraction

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Uses colors to underline like terms
• Labels each step with the used procedure

Cons

• None

Common Core

6.EE.A.3 HSA-SSE.A.2 MP6 MP7