Signs Don’t Stop You
(to Love, Love Me Do)
By Michelle Boudier 3/21/22
Expressions/ Combining Like Terms
Good times Good is Good.
Bad times Bad is Good too.
But Diff times Diff not true.
So please, signs first do.
Good and Good is Good. So Good!
Bad and Bad, just add ‘em too. So Bad!
But Diff, big AV (Absolute Value) rules.
So please, signs first do.
First simplify. (PEMDAS and reduce/ reformat)
Use properties if you can.
Then Box each term. (or target variable:)
One sign should start each span. (“Span” = “term”, separated by +/-)
Last format like a pro.
Equal lines, don’t you know.
Check signs before you go.
Your number line will show…
Signs don’t stop you:)