Combine Like Terms Practice

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an algebraic 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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What is a like term?

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Like terms are terms 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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How do you simplify the expression 14z - 17z?

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To simplify 14z - 17z, combine the coefficients: 14 - 17 = -3, resulting in -3z.

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What is the result of simplifying the expression 6n + n?

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To simplify 6n + n, combine the coefficients: 6 + 1 = 7, resulting in 7n.

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How do you simplify the expression 6m - 4m?

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To simplify 6m - 4m, combine the coefficients: 6 - 4 = 2, resulting in 2m.

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What is the result of simplifying -2m + 6m?

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To simplify -2m + 6m, combine the coefficients: -2 + 6 = 4, resulting in 4m.

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How do you simplify the expression 3r + 17r?

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To simplify 3r + 17r, combine the coefficients: 3 + 17 = 20, resulting in 20r.

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What is the first step in combining like terms?

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The first step in combining like terms is to identify all the like terms in the expression.

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Can constants be combined with variable terms?

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No, constants cannot be combined with variable terms because they are not like terms.

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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 solve.