Mathispower4u
Solve an Equation with Variable on Both Sides
Solving equations is the groundwork for all of algebra. A video presentation explains the steps for solving an equation with variables on both sides. Using a different color for each step, the instructor shows how to manipulate the...
Mathispower4u
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
Simply watch the video to become an expert on simplifying expressions. A concise video describes how to simplify algebraic expressions. Young mathematicians watch two examples where the narrator applies the distributive property and then...
Math Antics
Simplifying Polynomials
Combine terms to help simplify. An introduction of like terms starts the discussion on simplifying polynomials. Playing the game "like terms or not like terms" soldifies the concept of like terms. The video shows how individuals can...
Krista King Math
Rules of Exponents
Explore all the rules of exponents in one place. As learners watch the video lesson, they see the different types of power expressions and learn how to simplify. The instructor discusses the process and then demonstrates the rule....
Teaching Channel
Algebra Skills: Support at Every Step
"My biggest challenge in class is to get some students to put a pen to paper, because they don't want to make a mistake." Discover how two teachers are working to help special education students develop the skills they will...
Curated OER
How Do You Add Polynomials?
So you want to learn how to add polynomials? Here are the steps: rewrite by removing the parentheses, identify the like terms, group like terms together, combine the like terms, and finally rewrite the simplified expression.
Curated OER
How Do You Solve an Equation with No Solution?
This equation has variables on both sides. No problem, right? Follow the steps necessary to solve this problem. Wait! Something is not right. The left side of the equation does not equal the right side of the equation. How can that be?...
Curated OER
How Do You Subtract Like Terms?
Subtracting like terms, combining like terms, and simplifying an expression all refer to the same thing here. The teacher explains two different methods of simplifying this subtraction expression.
Curated OER
How Do You Add Like Terms?
Do you want to combine like terms the long way, or the quick way? Well, the instructor shows you both ways, and I bet you will prefer to combine like terms the quick way.
Curated OER
How Do You Subtract Fractions with Variables?
Combining terms that have fraction coefficients means you have to use your prior knowledge of adding and subtracting fractions. Find the least common denominator so you can combine the fractions. Finally put it all back together.
Curated OER
How Do You Solve a Multi-Step Equation by Simplifying Before Solving?
So you have the same variable more than once on the same side? No problem. Just simplify before trying to solve. That means, combine the like terms. Watch as the teacher shows you how to do that.
Curated OER
How Do You Solve a Word Problem by Subtracting and Multiplying Polynomials?
Apply the distributive property to multiply a monomial times a polynomial to get the area of a rectangle. Then use this information to solve a word problem.
Curated OER
How Do You Solve an Identity Equation?
This equation has variables on both sides and the instructor demonstrates how to combine like terms to find the solution. It turns out that the solution has equal values on both sides of the equation, that's why it's an identity...
Corbett Maths
Collecting Like Terms
Combine a useful video with a lesson on combining like terms to make an impact. A short video shows how to write equivalent expressions by combining like terms. It looks at several different examples, including a few where simplification...
Krista King Math
Variables on Both Sides of a Simple Equation
Investigate the process of solving linear equations with variables on both sides with a video that demonstrates a simple example that requires the variables to be manipulated to one side of the equation. The second example is more...
Curated OER
How Do You Subtract Polynomials?
How the heck do you subtract polynomials? Well, watch the instructor and listen closely as she explains just what to do to subtract polynomials.
Curated OER
How Do You Multiply Binomials Using FOIL?
FOIL it! What? You want to multiply two binomials then use the FOIL method: First, Outside, Inside, Last. When you have done that, your final step is to combine the like terms.
Curated OER
How Do You Solve a Word Problem by Multiplying Trinomials?
Use the distributive property to multiply these two trinomials. Then combine all the like terms and make sure to write them in descending order by degrees.
Curated OER
How Do You Add Variables that Are the Same?
The teacher explains that adding many variables that are the same is like multiplying them. She writes one example using whole numbers and one example with variables.
Curated OER
How Do You Use the Distributive Property to Simplify an Expression?
The instructor illustrates how to distribute a number on the outside of a parentheses to the terms inside the parentheses.
Virtual Nerd
How Do You Solve a More Complicated Interest Problem?
This word problem on simple interest has a bit of a twist. When you read this word problem it boggles the mind. I know, it boggled mine. But never fear, the instructor takes you through this seemingly complicated interest problem...
Curated OER
How Do You Find the Area of a Rectangle Whose Sides are a Monomial and a Polynomial?
Yes, it's a real-world word problem, but it's as easy as multiplying a monomial and a polynomial. Then all you have to do is to make sure you write it in simplest form.
Curated OER
How Do You Subtract Polynomials?
How the heck do you subtract polynomials? Well, watch the instructor and listen closely as she explains just what to do to subtract polynomials.
Curated OER
How Do You Solve a Word Problem by Multiplying Trinomials?
Use the distributive property to multiply these two trinomials. Then combine all the like terms and make sure to write them in descending order by degrees.