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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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable and exponent. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms, while 3x and 4y are not.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Combine the like terms in the expression: 5b + 9 + 3b

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8b + 9

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify the expression: 2x + 1 + 7x

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9x + 1

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Combine the like terms in the expression: -9n + 12n + 7

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3n + 7

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify the expression: -3x + 11y - 4x

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-7x + 11y

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Combine the like terms in the expression: 12x + 2 + 3x

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15x + 2

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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 in the expression.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Why is it important to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms simplifies expressions, making them easier to work with and understand.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of combining the like terms: 4a + 2b - 3a + 5b?

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a + 7b

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1