Combine like terms

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an expression?

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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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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify the expression: 5 + 2x - 4x - 5

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-2x

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify the expression: x - 3x - 4x

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-6x

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify the expression: x + x + x

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3x

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify the expression: x + 2 - x

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2

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify the expression: 2x + 5 + x - 4

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3x + 1

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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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 2y are not.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the coefficient in the term 4x?

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The coefficient is 4.

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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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You identify like terms by looking for terms that have the same variable and exponent.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the result of combining the like terms 3x and 5x?

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8x

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1