Combine Like Terms

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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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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What are like terms?

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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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Simplify: -6k + 7k

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k

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Simplify: 8y + 5 - 2y

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6y + 5

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Simplify: 5a + 2b - 7b + 4a

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9a - 5b

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Simplify: 5a + 2b - 3a + 4

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2a + 2b + 4

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Simplify: 4p - 11p

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-7p

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What is the first step in combining like terms?

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Identify and group the like terms in the expression.

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Why is it important to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms simplifies expressions, making them easier to solve and understand.

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What is the result of combining 3x + 4x?

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7x