combining like terms

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What is combining like terms?

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Combining like terms is the process of simplifying an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is a variable in an algebraic expression?

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A variable is a symbol, often represented by a letter, that stands for a number that can change or vary.

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression, representing how many times the variable is multiplied.

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Combine the like terms: 2x + 3x

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5x

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Combine the like terms: 4y - 2y + 3y

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5y

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Combine the like terms: 5a + 3b - 2a + 4b

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3a + 7b

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, represented by a number without a variable.

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Combine the like terms: 7x + 2 - 3x + 5

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4x + 7

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Combine the like terms: 10m - 4n + 2m + n

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12m - 3n

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form by combining like terms and eliminating unnecessary parts.