Combining Like Terms

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: 2x + 1 + 7x

Back

9x + 1

Front

What is a like term?

Back

A like term is a term that has the same variable(s) raised to the same power. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms.

Front

Simplify: 3x - 5x

Back

-2x

Front

What is the coefficient in the term 4x?

Back

The coefficient is 4.

Front

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

Back

11 + 3x

Front

What is the constant term in the expression 2x + 3 - 4x + 7?

Back

The constant term is 10.

Front

Simplify: 2x - 5x

Back

-3x

Front

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

Back

2b

Front

What is the difference between like terms and unlike terms?

Back

Like terms have the same variable and exponent, while unlike terms do not.