Combining Like Terms

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What does it mean to combine like terms in algebra?

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: 2x + 3x

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5x

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, but 3x and 4y are not.

Front

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

Back

a + 7b

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What is the first step in combining like terms?

Back

Identify and group the like terms together.

Front

Simplify: 5y + 2y - 3y

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4y

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

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10x^2

Front

Simplify: 10 - 3 + 2

Back

9

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What is the difference between like terms and unlike terms?

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Like terms have the same variable and exponent, while unlike terms do not.

Front

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

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4m + 7n