Combining Like Terms - Basic

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What is combining like terms?

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Combining like terms is the process of simplifying 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, 2x and 3x are like terms, while 2x and 3y are not.

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What is the sum of 9 + 2?

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11

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What is the sum of 9y + 2y?

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11y

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What is the sum of 5 + 6?

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11

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What is the sum of 15 + 4?

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19

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What is the sum of 12x + 3x?

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15x

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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 like terms while keeping the variable part the same.

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What is the coefficient in the term 5x?

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The coefficient is 5.

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What happens when you combine 4a + 3a?

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You get 7a.