Combine Like Terms

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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.

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Simplify the expression: 7v + 2 + 12 + 2v

Back

9v + 14

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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: 3 + 5x + 8 - 2x

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11 + 3x

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What is the first step in combining like terms?

Back

The first step is to identify and group the like terms together.

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Simplify the expression: 2x + 1 + 7x

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9x + 1

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What is the result of combining the like terms 8y and -2y?

Back

6y

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Simplify the expression: 3x - 5x

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-2x

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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 solve and understand.

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What are the coefficients in the expression 4x + 5y - 2?

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The coefficients are 4 (for x) and 5 (for y). The term -2 is a constant.