Combining Like Terms

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms, while 3x and 4x^2 are not.

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How do you combine like terms?

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To combine like terms, add or subtract the coefficients of the terms that are alike. For example, 3x + 5x = (3 + 5)x = 8x.

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What is the first step in simplifying an expression by combining like terms?

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The first step is to identify all the like terms in the expression.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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What is the importance of combining like terms in algebra?

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Combining like terms helps to simplify expressions, making them easier to work with and understand.

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