Combining Like Terms Simplification

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

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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: 7v + 2 + 12 + 2v

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9v + 14

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Simplify by combining like terms: 5n + 1 + n + 5 - 2n

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4n + 6

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Simplify by combining like terms: 2x + 4y + 8z + 3x + y

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5x + 5y + 8z

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What is a term in an algebraic 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: 5x³ - 7x + 11?

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3

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Simplify: 6x + 2x

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8x

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What are coefficients in an algebraic expression?

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Coefficients are the numerical factors in front of variables in an expression.

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What is the first step in combining like terms?

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Identify the terms that have the same variable and exponent.

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Simplify: 3a + 4a - 2a

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5a