Combining 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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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Identify the like terms in the expression: 5x + 3y - 2x + 4y.

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The like terms are 5x and -2x, and 3y and 4y.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the result of combining the like terms in the expression: 8a + 3b - 2a + 5b?

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The result is 6a + 8b.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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How do you simplify the expression: 4m + 7 - 2m + 3?

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Combine like terms to get 2m + 10.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What are the coefficients in the expression: 6x + 4y - 2z?

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The coefficients are 6 (for x), 4 (for y), and -2 (for z).

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the simplified form of the expression: 10p - 3p + 5?

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The simplified form is 7p + 5.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Explain why 3x^2 and 4x are not like terms.

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They are not like terms because they have different variable parts; 3x^2 has x raised to the power of 2, while 4x has x raised to the power of 1.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the first step in simplifying the expression: 9y + 2 - 4y + 6?

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The first step is to identify and combine the like terms, which are 9y and -4y.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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If you have the expression: 5a + 3b - 2a + 4b, what is the simplified result?

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The simplified result is 3a + 7b.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the importance of combining like terms in algebra?

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Combining like terms is important because it simplifies expressions, making them easier to work with and understand.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1