Adding Like Terms

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What are like terms in algebra?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms, while 3x and 4y are not.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How do you combine like terms?

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To combine like terms, you add or subtract the coefficients of the terms that are alike. For example, 2x + 3x = (2 + 3)x = 5x.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the coefficient in the term 7y?

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The coefficient in the term 7y is 7. It is the number that multiplies the variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the result of combining the like terms 10z + 2z?

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The result is 12z, as you add the coefficients 10 and 2.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the sum of the like terms 4s + 8s?

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The sum is 12s, obtained by adding the coefficients 4 and 8.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the difference when subtracting like terms 16x - 10x?

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The difference is 6x, calculated by subtracting the coefficients 16 and 10.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Can constants be combined with variable terms?

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No, constants cannot be combined with variable terms. For example, 5 and 3x are not like terms.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the importance of combining like terms in algebra?

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Combining like terms simplifies expressions, making them easier to work with and solve.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is an example of unlike terms?

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An example of unlike terms is 3x and 4y, as they have different variables.

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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