Combine Like Terms

Front

What does it mean to combine like terms?

Back

Combining like terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

Can 2xy be combined with 3xy²?

Back

No, because they are not like terms.

Front

Simplify the expression: 7x² - 3a + 20 - 4x² + 2a

Back

3x² - a + 20

Front

Can X² be combined with X?

Back

No, because they are not like terms.

Front

Simplify the expression: 3m - 15 + 2m - 4

Back

5m - 19

Front

What are like terms?

Back

Like terms are terms that have the same variable(s) raised to the same power.

Front

What is the result of combining 5x and 3x?

Back

8x

Front

Simplify the expression: 3x²y + 4x - 6y + 4x²y - 2y

Back

7x²y + 4x - 8y

Front

What is the coefficient in the term 4x²?

Back

The coefficient is 4.

Front

Can constants be combined with variable terms?

Back

No, constants cannot be combined with variable terms.