2024_Combining Like Terms

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

Back

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

Front

Simplify the expression: n - 10 + 9n - 3

Back

10n - 13

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Simplify the expression: 2x + 11 + 6x - 5

Back

8x + 6

Front

What is a like term?

Back

A like term is a term that has the same variable and exponent as another term.

Front

Simplify the expression: v + 12v

Back

13v

Front

What is the coefficient in the term 5x?

Back

The coefficient is 5.

Front

Simplify the expression: -4x - 10x - 5

Back

-14x - 5

Front

What is the constant term in the expression 3x + 7?

Back

The constant term is 7.

Front

Simplify the expression: 2x + 8x + 4x

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14x

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What do you do with the coefficients when combining like terms?

Back

You add or subtract the coefficients of the like terms.