Combine like terms

Front

What does it mean to combine like terms in an expression?

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 the expression: -5 + 8x - 6x

Back

2x - 5

Front

What is a like term?

Back

A like term is a term that has the same variable(s) raised to the same power. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms.

Front

Simplify the expression: 6x + 7y + 8z

Back

6x + 7y + 8z

Front

What is the coefficient in the term 8x?

Back

The coefficient is 8, which is the number multiplying the variable x.

Front

Simplify the expression: 4x - (-5) - 6x

Back

-2x + 5

Front

What happens when you combine the terms x + x + x?

Back

You get 3x.

Front

Simplify the expression: -2x + 5 - 6

Back

-2x - 1

Front

What is the first step in combining like terms?

Back

Identify and group the like terms in the expression.

Front

If you have the expression 3x + 4y - 2x + y, what is the simplified form?

Back

x + 5y.