Combine Like Terms

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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.

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Can 2xy be combined with 3xy²?

Back

No, because they are not like terms.

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

Back

x² + 4x + 9

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Combine the like terms in the expression: 3r + 2r - 8t

Back

5r - 8t

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Simplify and combine like terms: 5p - 3q + 2 - 4p + 5 + 4q

Back

p + q + 7

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Simplify the expression: 2x² - 7x + 10 - x²

Back

x² - 7x + 10

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 4a + 3a?

Back

7a

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If you have the expression 6x - 2 + 4x + 5, what is the simplified form?

Back

10x + 3

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What is the first step in combining like terms?

Back

Identify and group the like terms together.