Combine Like Terms

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

Back

Combining like terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

What are like terms?

Back

Like terms are terms that have the same variable and exponent. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms, but 3x and 4y are not.

Front

Simplify: 4a + 3a

Back

7a

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Simplify: 2x - 5x + 3

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-3x + 3

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What is the coefficient in the term 7y?

Back

The coefficient is 7.

Front

Can the terms 2xy and 3xy^2 be combined?

Back

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

Front

Simplify: 6m + 2n - 3m + 4n

Back

3m + 6n

Front

What is the first step in combining like terms?

Back

Identify and group the like terms together.

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Simplify: 5x^2 + 3x^2 - 2x

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8x^2 - 2x

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

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5a + 2b