Combine 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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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term that multiplies a variable. For example, in 3x, 3 is the coefficient.

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change. For example, in the expression 2x + 5, 5 is the constant.

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Simplify the expression: 3b + b - 2b

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2b

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Simplify the expression: 3a + 7 - 2a

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a + 7

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Identify the terms in the expression: 2x + 3y + 5x

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2x, 3y, 5x

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What is the result of distributing 10 in the expression: 10(b + 3)?

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10b + 30

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What is the difference between a variable and a constant?

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A variable is a symbol that represents an unknown value, while a constant is a fixed value.

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What is the first step in combining like terms?

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Identify and group the terms that have the same variable.