Combining Like Terms

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A coefficient is __________.

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the number that comes before the variable

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Which expression is equivalent to v + v + v + v + v?

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5v

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How many terms are in the following expression: 8n + 2 - 7x?

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3

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What is/are the coefficient(s) of 2x + 9 + 7x?

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2, 7

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Simplify: 9m^3 + m + 2m^2 – 3m^3

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m + 2m^2 + 6m^3

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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

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Identify the like terms in the expression: 4x + 5x - 2y + 3y.

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4x and 5x are like terms; -2y and 3y are like terms.

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What is the result of combining like terms in the expression: 3a + 4b - 2a + 5b?

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a + 9b

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What is the coefficient of the term 7xy?

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7