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.

How do you identify like terms in an expression?

Look for terms that have the same variable(s) and exponent(s). For example, in $$2x^2 + 3x^2 - x + 4$$ , $$2x^2$$ and $$3x^2$$ are like terms.

How do you apply the distributive property to $$-2(3x - 4)$$ ?

Multiply $$-2$$ by each term inside the parentheses: $$-2 * 3x = -6x$$ and $$-2 * -4 = +8$$ , resulting in $$-6x + 8$$ .

What is the first step in simplifying $$(3x + 4y) + (2x - y)$$ ?

Combine like terms: $$3x + 2x$$ and $$4y - y$$ .

Why is it important to combine like terms?

Combining like terms simplifies expressions, making them easier to work with and understand.

Combining Like Terms and Simplifying Expressions Flashcards

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What are like terms?

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How do you combine like terms?

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What is the distributive property?

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form by combining like terms and applying the distributive property.

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