How Do You Subtract Like Terms?

Several examples of different types of algebraic expressions are multiplied. The distributive property demonstrates the steps needed to multiply the terms in the expressions. Sal combines the like-terms at the end of the presentation....

Finishing up his short series on rational expressions, Sal reviews the concept with another example. Those who have a hard time with rational expressions will appreciate the clarity with which Sal explains his process and methodology.

Sometimes simplifying expressions is as simple as combining like terms. Help your pupils build the important skill using a video presentation. After defining like terms, the instructor completes a series of examples, which progress from...

What makes terms like terms? Individuals explore the question as they view the video presentation. The lesson first models classifying like terms. The instructor goes on to demonstrate combining like terms in polynomial expressions of...

Reinforce instruction on the least common denominator and subtracting rational expressions with this tutorial video. Learners can view this video in class or at home. Consider using this resource to supplement your lesson plan.

You will need to pay close attention while watching this video. There are many steps and many operations to do to simplify this algebraic fraction. If it seems hard the first time you watch it and you miss something, then watch it again....

Multiply the given algebraic fractions. But first, reduce, reduce, reduce! It is a good rule of thumb to reduce as much as possible before multiplying. So how do you reduce rational expressions? Put the like terms together and cancel the...

Reinforce instruction on the least common denominator and subtracting rational expressions with this tutorial video. Learners can view this video in class or at home. Consider using this resource to supplement your lesson plan.

You will need to pay close attention while watching this video. There are many steps and many operations to do to simplify this algebraic fraction. And if it seems hard the first time you watch it and you miss something, then watch it...

Teach your class how to add two algebraic fractions with different denominators. The instructor in the video describes how to find the common denominator and demonstrates how to simplify the expression. A straightforward video, this...