Skill

Steps/Examples
Adding
Like Terms
To add like terms:
1. Identify each term of the expression (keep the
sign in front)
2. Simplify by combining like terms
1. 4n + 9 + 3n + 6 2. 3a + 6b + 9b + 5a

Subtracting
Like Terms
To subtract like terms:
1. Identify each term of the expression (keep
the sign in front)
2. Simplify by combining like terms
1. -5x 8 + 9x + 3 2. -2a 7b + 5a + 7b

Geometry and
Like Terms
Write an expression to represent the perimeter of the polygon. Simplify the expression.
4x 4x
5x
3x

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Topic: Combining Like Terms