Combine Like Terms

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Can 2xy be combined with 3xy²?

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No, because they are not like terms.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

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Simplify the expression: 3x² - x + 7 + 5x + 2 - 2x²

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x² + 4x + 9

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Combine the like terms in the expression: 3r + 2r - 8t

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5r - 8t

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify and combine like terms: 5p - 3q + 2 - 4p + 5 + 4q

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p + q + 7

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify the expression: 2x² - 7x + 10 - x²

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x² - 7x + 10

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What are like terms?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the result of combining 4a + 3a?

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7a

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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If you have the expression 6x - 2 + 4x + 5, what is the simplified form?

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10x + 3

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the first step in combining like terms?

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Identify and group the like terms together.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1