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.

Front

Combine the like terms in the expression: 4t - 9 + 3t

Back

7t - 9

Front

What are like terms?

Back

Like terms are terms that have the same variable and exponent. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms.

Front

Simplify the expression: 7x² - 3a + 20 - 4x² + 2a

Back

3x² - a + 20

Front

Combine the like terms in the expression: 12c + 2 + 7c

Back

19c + 2

Front

What is the first step in combining like terms?

Back

Identify and group the like terms together.

Front

Combine the like terms in the expression: 5y + 2 + 3y + 6

Back

8y + 8

Front

What is the result of combining the terms 5p - 4p?

Back

p

Front

Simplify and combine like terms: 5p - 3q + 2 - 4p + 5 + 4q

Back

p + q + 7

Front

What is the difference between like terms and unlike terms?

Back

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