1. What are like terms?

2. People are unique and so are terms in an expression

3. This is Jaclyn

4. This is AJ (Andrew)

5. This is James

6. This is Ziti

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

8. Just like terms in an expression

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

10. Remember you can only combine like people/dogs!

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

12. 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)

13. 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.

14. Final Expression: 5j + 3a +2z

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

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

17. j + 4a + 4j

18. Final Expression: 5j + 4a

19. 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!

20. 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 