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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Simplify the expression: x + x + x

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3x

Front

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, but 2x and 3y are not.

Front

Simplify the expression: 6x + 7y + 8z

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6x + 7y + 8z

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Simplify the expression: 4x - (-5) - 6x

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-2x + 5

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

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3x + 1

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Simplify the expression: x + 2 - x

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2

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What is the result of combining 3x and 2x?

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5x

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If an expression has no like terms, what should you do?

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Leave the expression as it is; it cannot be simplified further.