Combine Like Terms

Front

What does it mean to combine like terms in an expression?

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

Simplify the expression: 2x + 1 + 7x

Back

9x + 1

Front

What is a like term?

Back

A like term is a term that has the same variable and exponent as another term.

Front

Simplify the expression: n - 10 + 9n - 3

Back

10n - 13

Front

What is the coefficient in the term 5x?

Back

The coefficient is 5, which is the number multiplying the variable x.

Front

Simplify the expression: -4x - 10x

Back

-14x

Front

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

Back

The constant term is 5, which does not change with the value of x.

Front

Simplify the expression: 7v + 2 + 12 + 2v

Back

9v + 14

Front

What is the first step in combining like terms?

Back

Identify and group the like terms in the expression.

Front

Simplify the expression: 3a + 4b - 2a + 5b

Back

a + 9b