Combining Like Terms

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In the expression 5x³ - 7x + 11, what is the number 11 called?

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constant

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In the expression 5x³ - 7x + 11, what is the number 7 called?

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coefficient

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Simplify: 5x + 3y + 5 + 4x + 3y + y + 8

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9x + 7y + 13

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Simplify: 5a + 2b - 3a + 4

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2a + 2b + 4

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How many terms are in the expression 5x³ - 7x + 11?

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3

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What is a term in algebra?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both, multiplied together.

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term that multiplies a variable.

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What is a variable?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value, often denoted by letters like x or y.

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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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What is a constant in algebra?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, such as a number without a variable.