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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Can X² be combined with X?

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No, X² and X are not like terms and cannot be combined.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify the expression: 3a + 7 - 2a

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a + 7

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify the expression: 3x² - x + 7 + 5x + 2 - 2x²

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x² + 4x + 9

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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

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7x²y + 4x - 8y

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Can 2xy be combined with 3xy²?

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No, 2xy and 3xy² are not like terms and cannot be combined.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What are like terms?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the first step in combining like terms?

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Identify and group the like terms in the expression.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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If an expression has no like terms, what should you do?

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Leave the expression as it is, since it cannot be simplified further.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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

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8x

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1