Combine Like Terms Dec 2024

Front

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

Simplify the following expression: 3 + 5x + 8 - 2x

Back

11 + 3x

Front

What is a like term?

Back

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

Front

Simplify the expression: -4x - 10x

Back

-14x

Front

What does 3^2 mean?

Back

3 x 3

Front

Combine like terms: 3x + 2x + 3y - 7y

Back

5x - 4y

Front

Simplify the expression: 3x + 2x

Back

5x

Front

What is the coefficient in the term 5x?

Back

The coefficient is 5.

Front

What is the constant in the expression 3x + 4?

Back

The constant is 4.

Front

Combine like terms: 2a + 3b - 4a + 5b

Back

-2a + 8b