Combining Like Terms

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What does it mean to combine like terms in algebra?

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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: -4q - 3q

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-7q

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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.

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Simplify: 4k - 3s + 10k - s

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14k - 4s

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What is the first step in combining like terms?

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Identify and group the like terms together.

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Simplify: 10d - 3d + 2e + 4d

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11d + 2e

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What is the result of combining -12b and 4b^2 - 10b?

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4b^2 - 22b

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Simplify: -3t + t

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-2t

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Why is it important to combine like terms?

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

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What is the coefficient in the term 5x?

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The coefficient is 5, which is the number multiplying the variable x.