Adding like terms.

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. For example, 2x and 3x are like terms, while 2x and 3y are not.

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How do you simplify the expression 2x + 1 + 7x?

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Combine like terms: 2x + 7x = 9x, so the expression simplifies to 9x + 1.

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What is the result of simplifying 7v + 2 + 12 + 2v?

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Combine like terms: 7v + 2v = 9v and 2 + 12 = 14, so the expression simplifies to 9v + 14.

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What is the simplified form of 3x + 2x?

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Combine like terms: 3x + 2x = 5x.

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How do you simplify the expression 2x + 3x - 5?

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Combine like terms: 2x + 3x = 5x, so the expression simplifies to 5x - 5.

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What is the result of simplifying 6y + 3y + 9y + 7y?

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Combine like terms: 6y + 3y + 9y + 7y = 25y.

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What is the first step in adding like terms?

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Identify and group the like terms together before combining them.

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Can constants be added together when simplifying expressions?

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Yes, constants can be added together as they are like terms.

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What is the simplified form of the expression 4a + 5a - 2?

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Combine like terms: 4a + 5a = 9a, so the expression simplifies to 9a - 2.

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If you have the expression 10x + 3 - 4x + 2, how do you simplify it?

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Combine like terms: 10x - 4x = 6x and 3 + 2 = 5, so the expression simplifies to 6x + 5.