Combine 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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Simplify: x + 3x + 6x + x

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11x

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable and exponent. For example, 2x and 3x are like terms, while 2x and 2y are not.

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Simplify: 9x + 8x

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17x

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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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Simplify: 10w + 3d + 3w + d

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13w + 4d

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What is the result of combining the like terms 4x^2 - 3x + 11 - 2x?

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4x^2 - 5x + 11

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What is the importance of combining like terms?

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Combining like terms simplifies expressions, making them easier to work with and understand.

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Simplify the expression completely: t + 2 + 6t

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7t + 2

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What is the difference between like terms and unlike terms?

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Like terms can be combined because they have the same variable and exponent, while unlike terms cannot be combined.