Combining Like Terms

Combining Like Terms

Introduction

Algebraic expressions can often be simplified by combining terms that are alike. Combining like terms makes expressions easier to read, understand, and solve.

Suppose you are running a school lemonade booth for a community festival. Today, you sold two types of cups: small and large.

In the morning, you sold 5 small cups and 3 large cups. In the afternoon, you sold 6 small cups and 4 large cups.

At the end of the day, you want to find your total sales. Let s represent the cost of one small...