Combine Like Terms

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an expression?

Back

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 the expression: 5a + 2a + 2a

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9a

Front

What is a like term?

Back

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

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Simplify the expression: 7v + 2 + 12 + 2v

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9v + 14

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What is the first step in combining like terms?

Back

Identify and group the like terms together.

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Simplify the expression: 2x + 1 + 7x

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9x + 1

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What is the result of combining the like terms 6x + 2x + 1 + 4?

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8x + 5

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What is the difference between like terms and unlike terms?

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Like terms have the same variable and exponent, while unlike terms do not.

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Simplify the expression: 3y + 4y - 2 + 5

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7y + 3

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What is the purpose of combining like terms in algebra?

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The purpose is to simplify expressions and make them easier to work with.