2Step Combining Like Terms

Front

What is the process of combining like terms in an expression?

Back

Combining like terms involves adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

What does it mean for terms to be 'like terms'?

Back

Like terms are terms that have the same variable and exponent. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms.

Front

Simplify the expression: 2x + 3x.

Back

5x

Front

Simplify the expression: 4y - 2y + 3y.

Back

5y

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: 3x - 12 = 21?

Back

Add 12 to both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve for x: 3x - 12 = 21.

Back

x = 11

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 2x + 4 = 12?

Back

x = 4

Front

If 5a + 3a = 16, what is the value of a?

Back

a = 2

Front

What is the result of combining the like terms: 7m + 2m - 3m?

Back

6m

Front

What is the simplified form of the expression: 10 - 2 + 4?

Back

12