Combine 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

What are like terms?

Back

Like terms are terms that have the same variable and exponent. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms, while 3x and 4y are not.

Front

Simplify the expression: 2a + 3a

Back

5a

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Simplify the expression: 4x - 2x + 3

Back

2x + 3

Front

What is the coefficient in the term 7y?

Back

The coefficient is 7.

Front

Can you combine the terms 5x^2 and 3x?

Back

No, they are not like terms.

Front

Simplify the expression: 6m + 4n - 2m + 3n

Back

4m + 7n

Front

What is the result of combining the terms 8p - 3p?

Back

5p

Front

Simplify the expression: 10 - 2 + 3

Back

11

Front

What is the constant term in the expression 4x + 5?

Back

The constant term is 5.