Combining Like Terms

Front

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

Simplify: x + 3x + 6x + x

Back

11x

Front

What are like terms?

Back

Like terms are terms that have the same variable and exponent. For example, 2x and 3x are like terms, but 2x and 3y are not.

Front

Simplify: 5p + 7y + 2t - 3p + 4y

Back

2p + 11y + 2t

Front

What is the first step in combining like terms?

Back

The first step is to identify the like terms in the expression.

Front

Simplify: 4f² + 3h - g + f

Back

Can't be simplified

Front

What is the coefficient in the term 7x?

Back

The coefficient is 7, which is the number multiplying the variable x.

Front

Simplify: 7t - 3t + t - 3t

Back

2t

Front

What happens when you combine terms with different variables?

Back

You cannot combine terms with different variables; they remain separate.

Front

Simplify: m + m + m + m

Back

4m