Lesson 3: Multiply Negative Monomials and Combine Like Terms
Duration of Days: 5
Lesson Objective
Students will distinguish between multiplying terms (where variables merge) and adding terms (where variables stay the same), specifically with negative coefficients.
How can I combine like terms with different variables?
How is adding/subtracting like terms different from multiplying/dividing them?
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7.NS.A.2
7.NS.A.3
Teach students to separate the Coefficients (numbers) from the Variables (letters).
Show them how to MASH (multiply) then combine (add) DOK 1-2
Using a visual aid or "cheat sheet"
Classwork/Homework
Formative Assessment
Exit Tickets