Objective: SWBAT simplify algebraic expressions by combining like terms.

Vocabulary term coefficient

7x + 9y + 15 7x, 9y, and 15 are called terms. A term can be a number, a variable, or a product of numbers and variables. Terms in an expression are separated by + and –. x 3 7x + 5 – 3y2 + y + term term term term term

7 x In the term 7x, 7 is called the coefficient. A coefficient is a number that is multiplied by a variable in an algebraic expression. A variable by itself, like y, has a coefficient of 1. So y = 1y. Coefficient Variable 7 x

The coefficients do not have to be the same. Like terms are terms with the same variables raised to the same exponents. The coefficients do not have to be the same. Constants, like 5, , and 3.2, are also like terms. 1 2 Like Terms Unlike Terms w 7 3x and 2x w and 5 and 1.8 5x2 and 2x 6a and 6b 3.2 and n Only one term contains a variable The exponents are different. The variables are different

Ex. 1: Identifying Like Terms Identify like terms in the list. 3t 5w2 7t 9v 4w2 8v Look for like variables with like powers. 3t 5w2 7t 9v 4w2 8v Like terms: 3t and 7t 5w2 and 4w2 9v and 8v Use different shapes or colors to indicate sets of like terms. Helpful Hint

TOYO 1 Identify like terms in the list. 2x 4y3 8x 5z 5y3 8z

+ = Combining like terms is like grouping similar objects. x x x x x x To combine like terms that have variables, add or subtract the coefficients.

Ex. 2: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions A.) 6t – 4t 6t – 4t 6t and 4t are like terms. 2t Subtract the coefficients. B.) 45x – 37y + 87 In this expression, there are no like terms to combine.

Simplify. C.) 3a2 + 5b + 11b2 – 4b + 2a2 – 6 Identify like terms. 3a2 + 5b + 11b2 – 4b + 2a2 – 6 Group like terms. Add or subtract the coefficients.

TOYO 2 Simplify. A.) 5y + 3y B.) 2(x2 – 13x) + 6 C.) 4x2 + 4y + 3x2 – 4y + 2x2 + 5

Do Now Evaluate each expression for y = 3. 1. 3y + y 2. 7y 3. 10y – 4y 4. 9y 5. y + 5y + 6y 12 21 18 27 36

Ex. 3: Geometry Application Write an expression for the perimeter of the triangle. Then simplify the expression. 2x + 3 3x + 2 x Write an expression using the side lengths. 2x + 3 + 3x + 2 + x (x + 3x + 2x) + (2 + 3) Identify and group like terms. 6x + 5 Add like terms.

TOYO 3 Write an expression for the perimeter of the triangle. Then simplify the expression. 2x + 1 2x + 1 x

Lesson Quizzes Standard Lesson Quiz Lesson Quiz for Student Response Systems

Exit Ticket Identify like terms in the list. 1. 3n2 5n 2n3 8n 2. a5 2a2 a3 3a 4a2 Simplify. Justify your steps using the Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Properties when necessary. 3. 4a + 3b + 2a 4. x2 + 2y + 8x2 5n, 8n 2a2, 4a2 6a + 3b 9x2 + 2y

Lesson Quiz: Part II 5. Write an expression for the perimeter of the given figure. 2x + 3y x + y x + y 2x + 3y 6x + 8y

Lesson Quiz for Student Response Systems 1. Identify the like terms in the list. 6a, 5a2, 2a, 6a3, 7a A. 6a and 2a B. 6a, 5a2, and 6a3 C. 6a, 2a, and 7a D. 5a2 and 6a3

Lesson Quiz for Student Response Systems 2. Identify the like terms in the list. 16y6, 2y5, 4y2, 10y, 16y2 A. 16y6 and 16y2 B. 4y2 and 16y2 C. 16y6 and 2y2 D. 2y5 and 10y

Lesson Quiz for Student Response Systems 3. Simplify 5x + 2y + 7x. Justify your steps using the Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Properties when necessary. A. 5x + 2y + 7x = 5x + 7x + 2y Associative Property = (5x + 7x) + 2y Commutative Property = 12x + 2y Add the coefficients. B. 5x + 2y + 7x = 5x + 7x + 2y Commutative Property = (5x + 7x) + 2y Associative Property

Lesson Quiz for Student Response Systems 4. Simplify 5x2 + 3x + 8x2. Justify your steps using the Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Properties when necessary. A. 5x2 + 3x + 8x2 = 5x2 + 8x2 + 3x Commutative Property = (5x2 + 8x2) + 3x Associative Property = 13x2 + 3x Add the coefficients. B. 5x2 + 3x + 8x2 = 3x + 5x2 + 8x2 Associative Property = (3x + 5x2) + 8x2 Commutative Property = 8x + 8x2 Add the coefficients.

Lesson Quiz for Student Response Systems 5. Identify an expression for the perimeter of the given figure. A. (4x + 5y)(x + 2y) C. 10x + 14y B. D. 5x + 7y 4x + 5y x + 2y