identifying 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 4y are not.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Identify the like terms in the expression: x + 20 - 5x - 7a + 80.

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The like terms are x and -5x; 20 and 80.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the result of combining the like terms: -r - 10r?

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The result is -11r.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Combine the like terms: 5x + 3 + 12c - 4c + x.

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The combined expression is 6x + 8c + 3.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Combine the like terms: 2r + 2 + c - 2 + r - 10.

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The combined expression is 3r - 10 + c.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify by combining like terms: 5a + 2b - 3a + 4.

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The simplified expression is 2a + 2b + 4.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the coefficient in the term -7a?

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The coefficient is -7.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How do you identify like terms in an expression?

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To identify like terms, look for terms that have the same variable and exponent.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What happens when you combine like terms?

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When you combine like terms, you add or subtract their coefficients while keeping the variable part the same.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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If you have the expression 4x + 3y - 2x + 5y, what are the like terms?

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The like terms are 4x and -2x; 3y and 5y.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B