Combine like terms

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

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Combining like terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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

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2x - 1

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Simplify the expression: 6t - 8t + 5

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-2t + 5

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What are the coefficients of the 'x' terms in the expression x - 53 - 4x - w + 6x + 8?

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1, -4, 6

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List the terms in the expression x - 53 - 4x - w + 6x + 8.

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x, -53, -4x, -w, 6x, 8

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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 term.

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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: n - 10 + 9n - 3

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10n - 13

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What is the first step in combining like terms?

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Identify and group the terms that have the same variable.

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What is the result of combining the like terms: 3x + 5x?

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8x