Combining Like terms

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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What is a variable in an algebraic expression?

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A variable is a symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value in an algebraic expression.

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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 in an algebraic expression.

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both, separated by addition or subtraction.

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Simplify the expression: 5a + 2b - 3a + 4

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2a + 2b + 4

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Combine like terms: 2f + f

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3f

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Simplify the expression: 4x + 3y - 2x + 5

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2x + 3y + 5

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What is the result of combining the like terms: 7m - 2m + 4?

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5m + 4

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If you have the expression 3a + 4b - 2a + 6, what is the simplified form?

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a + 4b + 6