Like Terms

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are like terms in algebra?
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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms, while 3x and 3y are not.
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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you combine like terms?
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To combine like terms, you add or subtract the coefficients of the terms that are alike. For example, 3x + 5x = (3 + 5)x = 8x.
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CCSS.7.EE.A.1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?
Back
A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression. For example, in 5x, 5 is the coefficient.
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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a constant in an algebraic expression?
Back
A constant is a term that does not contain any variables. For example, in the expression 4y + 2 + x, the number 2 is a constant.
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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you identify the number of terms in an expression?
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To identify the number of terms in an expression, count the number of distinct parts separated by plus or minus signs. For example, in 3a + 2b + c + 100, there are 4 terms.
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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a variable in an algebraic expression?
Back
A variable is a symbol, usually a letter, that represents an unknown value in an algebraic expression. For example, in 3x + 9, x is the variable.
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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between a term and a factor?
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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, variable, or the product of numbers and variables. A factor is a number or expression that divides another number or expression evenly.
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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B
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