Combine Like Terms

Simplify the expression: 6x + 2x + 1 + 4

• 7x + 5

• 8x + 4

• 8x + 5

• 6x + 6

What is the first step in combining like terms?

• Identify and group the like terms together.

• Multiply the coefficients of the terms.

• Add the exponents of the terms.

• Distribute the terms across the equation.

What is the sum of the coefficients in the expression 4x + 3y + 2?

• 7

• 8

• 9

• 10

What is the difference between like terms and unlike terms?

• Like terms have different variables and exponents.

• Like terms have the same variable and exponent, while unlike terms do not.

• Like terms are always positive, while unlike terms can be negative.

• Like terms can only be combined if they are in parentheses.

What is a like term?

• A term that has different variables raised to different powers.

• A term that has the same variable(s) raised to the same power.

• A term that contains no variables at all.

• A term that is always positive.

What is the process of simplifying an expression called?

• Evaluation

• Simplification

• Factorization

• Expansion

Simplify the expression: 7v + 2 + 12 + 2v

• 8v + 12

• 9v + 14

• 10v + 10

• 6v + 16

What is the coefficient in the term 7x?

• 5

• 7

• 10

• 3

Simplify the expression: 5a + 2a + 2a

• 7a

• 8a

• 9a

• 10a

Simplify the expression: 2x + 1 + 7x

• 8x + 1

• 9x + 1

• 7x + 1

• 10x + 1