Combining Like Terms

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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 by combining like terms: 3a + 4a

Back

7a

Front

Simplify by combining like terms: 5x + 2 - 3x + 4

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2x + 6

Front

What is a like term?

Back

Like terms are terms that have the same variable and exponent.

Front

Simplify by combining like terms: 2y + 3y + 5

Back

5y + 5

Front

Simplify by combining like terms: 7m - 2 + 3m + 4

Back

10m + 2

Front

What is the coefficient in the term 4x?

Back

The coefficient is 4, which is the number multiplying the variable x.

Front

Simplify by combining like terms: 8p + 3p - 2p

Back

9p

Front

What is the constant term in the expression 5x + 7?

Back

The constant term is 7, which does not change with the value of x.

Front

Simplify by combining like terms: 10 - 3 + 2

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