This lesson is on simplifying like terms. Your main objective in this lesson is to learn when and how we add (combine) variable terms. In algebra a term is the most basic part of what we work with. An example of a variable term would be "3x" or "-8y". What you will learn in the lesson is how to simplify a variable expression by adding terms. Of course, not all variable terms can be added and the lesson will go into detail on how to determine when you can combine variable terms. One special note: make sure you have mastered the rules of Real Numbers (positive and negative numbers) before starting this lesson.

DIRECTIONS:

1. Watch The Lesson Video First - Take Good Notes.
2. Next, Scroll All The Way Down The Page To View The Practice Problems - Try Them On Your Own.
3. Check The Solutions To The Practice Problems By Looking At The Answer Key At The End Of The Worksheet.
4. However, YOU MUST Still Watch The Video Solutions To The Practice Problems; These Are The Videos Labeled EX A, EX B, etc. - They Are Located Next To The Lesson Video.
5. After You Did All Of The Practice Problems - Complete The Section and Advance To The Next Topic.

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