Combining Like Terms

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What is a coefficient in an expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression, such as the '12' in '12x'. It indicates how many times the variable is multiplied.

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Combine like terms: 3x + 4x

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7x

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Combine like terms: 5a + 2b + 3a

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8a + 2b

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Combine like terms: 7v + 2v

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9v

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TRUE or FALSE: 3x + 5x = 15x

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FALSE

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What is the result of combining 4t + 4b?

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4t + 4b is already simplified, but it can also be expressed as 4(t + b).

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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, such as '3x' or '5'.

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

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6x + 8y

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What is the first step in simplifying an expression?

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