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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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 4y are not.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression. For example, in -27m, -27 is the coefficient.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How many terms are in the expression -18y + 7yz - 4z?

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There are 3 terms in the expression: -18y, 7yz, and -4z.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the result of combining like terms in the expression 5a + 2b - 3a + 4?

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The result is 2a + 2b + 4.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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How do you simplify the expression 7x - 2y - 8x + 10y?

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You combine like terms to get -x + 8y.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the simplified form of the expression 3x - 5x + x^2?

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The simplified form is -2x + x^2.

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What is the first step in combining like terms?

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The first step is to group the like terms together based on their variable and exponent.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Can constants be combined with variable terms?

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No, constants cannot be combined with variable terms. They can only be combined with other constants.

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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 simplifies expressions, making them easier to work with and solve.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1