How and Why to Combine Like Terms
In this lesson, the instructor explains the importance of combining like terms in algebraic equations. Using the analogy of bottles of water, he demonstrates that only the same variables can be combined, not the numbers and variables. This concept is crucial in solving literal equations and avoiding common mistakes.
Understanding why and how we combine like terms
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Staff Review
There is a good visual concrete example on combining like terms.
