Combining 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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Simplify: 2x - 4 + 3x - 5

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5x - 9

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

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9x + 7y + 13

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What is the first step in combining like terms?

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The first step is to identify all the like terms in the expression.

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Simplify: 2r + 2 + 5r - 2 + r

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8r

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What is the result of combining the terms -14w + 8 + 9w - 2?

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-5w + 6

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Simplify: 3x + 2x + 3y - 7y

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5x - 4y

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What is the importance of combining like terms in algebra?

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Combining like terms helps to simplify expressions, making them easier to solve and understand.

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

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a + 7b