Algebra

Terms

• A term is a collection of numbers, letters and brackets, all multiplied/divided together.
• Terms are separated by + and - signs.
• Every term has a + or - attached to the front of it.

Simplifying or collecting terms

• To simplify an algebraic expression made up of all the same terms (e.g. all X's), just add or subtract them. 

Examples

1. Simplify q+q+q+q+q+q

First just add up all the terms 

q+q+q+q+q+q= 6q

6q is your answer

2. Simplify 4t+5t-2t

First add the 4t and 5t together= 9t

Second take 2t away from 9t= 7t

7t…