Combining Like Terms

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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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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Simplify: 2x + 1 + 7x

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9x + 1

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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 that have the same variable and exponent. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Simplify: 3x - 5x

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-2x

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the coefficient in the term 4x?

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The coefficient is 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Simplify: 2x - 5x

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-3x

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the constant term in the expression 3x + 5?

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The constant term is 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Simplify: 3b + b - 2b

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2b

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of combining -4x and -10x?

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-14x

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the difference between like terms and unlike terms?

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Like terms have the same variable and exponent, while unlike terms do not.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B