Combining Like Terms

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an expression?

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Combining like terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms in an expression that have the same variable(s) raised to the same power. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms, while 3x and 4y are not.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How do you combine the coefficients of like terms?

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To combine the coefficients of like terms, you simply add or subtract the numerical coefficients while keeping the variable part the same.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of combining the like terms 7v + 2v?

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The result is 9v.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the simplified form of the expression 4x^2 - 2x^2 + x^2?

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The simplified form is 3x^2.

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If you have the expression 5a + 2b - 3a + 4, how do you simplify it?

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Combine like terms: (5a - 3a) + 2b + 4 = 2a + 2b + 4.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the simplified result of -6k + 7k?

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The simplified result is k.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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How do you identify like terms in an expression?

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To identify like terms, look for terms that have the same variable(s) and the same exponent. Group them together for simplification.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the simplified form of the expression 3x + 2x?

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The simplified form is 5x.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the importance of combining like terms in algebra?

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Combining like terms is important because it simplifies expressions, making them easier to work with and understand.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1