Starter quiz
- __________ have the same set of variables and corresponding exponents.
- Expressions
- Constants
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- Equations
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- Which of these show pairs of like terms?
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- Which of these will simplify to ?
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- Match the calculations with the correct answer when evaluated.
- 5-2⇔3 ✓
- 2-5⇔-3 ✓
- 5-(-2)⇔7 ✓
- 7-2-5⇔0 ✓
- 7-2+5⇔10 ✓
- -7+2-5⇔-10 ✓
- Match the like terms.
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- Which of the below is not a like term?
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Exit quiz
- When an expression cannot be simplified further, we say it has been ______ simplified.
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- Fully simplify the expression
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- Which of the below statements is true of the expression ?
- It simplifies to .
- It can not be simplified further. ✓
- It simplifies to
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Which of these best describes what is expressed by this set of algebra tiles?-
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- Simplify
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Which is a fully simplified expression for the perimeter of this rectangle?-
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Like terms and their coefficients can be identified.
- Like terms can be represented using a bar model.
- Like terms can be collected together, paying careful attention to coefficients.
- Expressions are easier to use once you have collected all the like terms.
Common misconception
Simplifying means just grouping the algebraic terms.
Remind pupils that fully simplifying means the expression cannot be simplified further.
Keywords
Like terms - Like terms are terms that have the same set of variables and corresponding exponents.
Simplify - Simplifying is to write an expression in the most efficient and compact form without affecting the value of the original expression.
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