Combining Like Terms

Front

What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

Back

A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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Identify the variable in the expression 5x + 3.

Back

The variable is x.

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

Back

A constant is a fixed value that does not change, such as the number 3 in the expression 5x + 3.

Front

Combine the like terms: 3x + 5x.

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The result is 8x.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

Back

Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

What is the result of combining the like terms: 4y + 2y - 3y?

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The result is 3y.

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In the expression 2x + 3 - 5x + 7, what are the like terms?

Back

The like terms are 2x and -5x, and 3 and 7.

Front

What is the coefficient of the term -5x?

Back

The coefficient is -5.

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If you have the expression 6a + 4b - 2a + 3b, what is the combined expression?

Back

The combined expression is 4a + 7b.

Front

What is the first step in combining like terms?

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Identify the like terms in the expression.