combine like terms

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What does it mean to combine like terms in algebra?

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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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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What are like terms? Give an example.

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable and exponent. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms, while 3x and 4y are not.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Combine the like terms: 4a + 3a.

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7a

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Combine the like terms: 2xy + 3xy.

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5xy

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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

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0 (or no x term left).

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Can the terms 2xy and 3xy² be combined?

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No, they are not like terms.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

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What is the result of combining the like terms: 7x² + 2x²?

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9x²

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Combine the like terms: 5y + 3y - 2y.

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6y

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the simplified form of: 10m - 4m + 2?

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6m + 2

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Combine the like terms: 3x + 4y + 2x + 5y.

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5x + 9y

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