Combining 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 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, separated by addition or subtraction.

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How many like terms are in the expression 5x + 3x + 2y?

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There are 2 like terms: 5x and 3x.

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What is the coefficient in the term 7y?

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The coefficient is 7, which is the number multiplying the variable y.

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Simplify the expression: 4a + 2a.

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6a.

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What is the result of combining the like terms in the expression: 10m - 3m + 2m?

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9m.

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How do you identify like terms in an expression?

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Like terms can be identified by looking for terms that have the same variable(s) raised to the same power.

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What is the simplified form of the expression: 6p + 4 - 2p?

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4p + 4.

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Combine the like terms: 8x + 3y - 2x + 5y.

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6x + 8y.

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What is the simplified expression for: 12 - 4 + 2?

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10.