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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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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

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

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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True or False: 7a and 7a^2 are like terms.

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False

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Simplify the expression: 6x + 3x - 2.

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9x - 2.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is a coefficient in the term 5xy?

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The coefficient is 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Combine the like terms: 2m + 3n - 4m + 5n.

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-2m + 8n.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of combining like terms in the expression: 10a - 3b + 4a + 2b?

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14a - b.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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True or False: The expression 2x + 3y + 2x + 4y can be simplified.

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True

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify: 8p - 3q + 2p + 5q.

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10p + 2q.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What are the steps to combine like terms?

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1. Identify like terms. 2. Add or subtract the coefficients. 3. Write the simplified expression.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1