What are like terms?

People are unique and so are terms in an expression

This is Jaclyn

This is AJ (Andrew)

This is James

This is Ziti

Each person/dog is unique and can NOT be combined with another……

Just like terms in an expression

Let’s write an expression to represent the next slide.

Remember you can only combine like people/dogs!

Where j = Jaclyn a= Andrew z=ziti Expression: 3j + 3a + 2z + 2j Where j = Jaclyn a= Andrew z=ziti

Notice the same person is represented with the same letter (j) 3j + 3a + 2z + 2j Where j = Jaclyn a= Andrew z=ziti Notice the same person is represented with the same letter (j)

3j and 2j are the like terms, so those would be added together. 3j + 2j + 3a + 2z 3j and 2j are the like terms, so those would be added together.

Final Expression: 5j + 3a +2z

Now, try another one and see if you can write an expression and combine the LIKE terms.

Can you write an expression? Where j = james and a = andrew

j + 4a + 4j

Final Expression: 5j + 4a

A term that has to have the same letter in order to be combined. So, what are like terms? A term that has to have the same letter in order to be combined. Keep practicing. In no time, you will be an Expert at combining like terms!

I hope you enjoyed your unique journey with Mrs. B’s Family I hope you enjoyed your unique journey with Mrs. B’s Family. Keep this video in mind as we work with combining like terms 