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 is a term in an algebraic expression?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both, separated by addition or subtraction.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How do you identify like terms in an expression?

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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 3y are not.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the coefficient in the term 7x?

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The coefficient is the numerical factor in a term. In 7x, the coefficient is 7.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How do you simplify the expression 4a + 3b + 2a?

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You combine like terms to get 6a + 3b.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of simplifying the expression 2x + 3x + 4?

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The result is 5x + 4.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the variable in the expression 5y + 2?

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The variable is y.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How many like terms are in the expression 2x + 3x + 4y + 5y?

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There are three like terms: 2x and 3x (which combine to 5x), and 4y and 5y (which combine to 9y).

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the simplified form of the expression 6m + 2n - 3m + 4n?

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The simplified form is 3m + 6n.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the first step in combining like terms?

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The first step is to identify and group the like terms together.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1