Combine Like Terms Basics

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What does 'combine' mean in the context of combining like terms?

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To put together similar items

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What does 'like' refer to when combining like terms?

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Items that are similar

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In the trail mix analogy, what did the M&Ms represent?

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Variables

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How many peanuts were there in the example given?

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Nine

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What does simplifying expressions help with?

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Solving equations later on

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Why is it useful to use real-world examples in learning algebra?

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It helps in deeper understanding

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What is the final simplified form of the simple algebraic expression? Options: 4x + 6, x + 3, 2x + 4, 3x + 7

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3x + 7

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What does each term in an algebraic expression represent?

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A unique part of the equation

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After combining like terms in the complex expression, what is one of the terms? Options:

x squared

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2x squared

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3x squared

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4x squared

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x squared

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Why is it important to keep track of all operations when combining like terms?

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To ensure accuracy