Simplifying Expressions: Combining Like Terms

To add and subtract integers and variable terms

To solve quadratic equations

To learn multiplication and division of integers

To understand the properties of exponents

The signs

The coefficients

The variables and their exponents

The constants

Ignore the signs

Only consider the positive signs

Include the sign to the left of each term

Only consider the negative signs

To separate the terms based on their coefficients

To organize the terms and keep x terms separate from integers

To solve the equations faster

To check for errors in the calculations

2x + 11

8x + 11

8x - 3

2x - 3

5

6

6x

5x

6

4

5

3

Ignore the 0x term

Multiply it by the integer term

Combine it with the integer term

Leave it as 0x

7

11y

11

7y

Always use a calculator

Ignore the signs

Keep your work organized and include the signs

Combine all terms regardless of their type