Combine Like Terms 12-12-24

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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

Can the terms 2xy and 3xy^2 be combined?

Back

No, they cannot be combined because they have different variable powers.

Front

Simplify the expression: x + 6y + 8x + 2y

Back

9x + 8y

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Simplify the expression: 7x^2 + 3x + 5x + 2x^2

Back

9x^2 + 8x

Front

What is a like term?

Back

A like term is a term that has the same variable(s) raised to the same power.

Front

Simplify the expression: 3a + 7 + 2a

Back

5a + 7

Front

What is the result of combining 7x^2 and 3x^2?

Back

10x^2

Front

Simplify the expression: 7x^2 + 10a + 3x^2 + 2a

Back

10x^2 + 12a

Front

What is the first step in simplifying an expression?

Back

Identify and group like terms.

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Can constants be combined with variable terms?

Back

No, constants cannot be combined with variable terms.