Combining Like Terms and Identifying Components

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What is a coefficient in an expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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Identify the coefficient in the expression: -4x + 5

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-4

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What are like terms?

Back

Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Combine these like terms: 4x + 3x

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7x

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What is a variable in an expression?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value.

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Identify the variable in the expression: -2x + 7

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x

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What is a constant in an expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change.

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Identify the constant in the expression: 3y + 2

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2

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Combine these like terms: -2x - 3x

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-5x

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What is the process of combining like terms?

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The process of combining like terms involves adding or subtracting coefficients of terms that have the same variable.