Combining 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, 3x and 5x are like terms, while 3x and 4y are not.

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How do you combine like terms?

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To combine like terms, add or subtract the coefficients of the terms that are alike. For example, 3x + 2x = 5x.

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What is a term in an expression?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both, separated by addition or subtraction.

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How many terms are in the expression 8n + 2 - 7x?

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3

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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What is the coefficient in the term 5x?

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The coefficient is the number in front of the variable, which in this case is 5.

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What is the constant in the expression 5a + 2b + 4?

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The constant is the term that does not contain a variable, which in this case is 4.

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Combine the like terms: 3x + 2x + 3y - 7y.

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5x - 4y

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What is the equivalent expression for v + v + v + v + v?

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5v

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Simplify the expression: 5a + 2b - 3a + 4.

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2a + 2b + 4