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.

Front

What are like terms?

Back

Like terms are terms that have the same variable(s) raised to the same power. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms, but 3x and 4y are not.

Front

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

Back

p + q + 7

Front

Can X^2 be combined with X?

Back

False

Front

Combine the like terms in the expression: 4t - 9 + 3t

Back

7t - 9

Front

Can 2xy be combined with 3xy^2?

Back

False

Front

Simplify the expression: 3a + 7 - 2a

Back

a + 7

Front

What is the coefficient in the term 7x?

Back

The coefficient is 7.

Front

What is the constant term in the expression 4x + 5 - 2x?

Back

The constant term is 5.

Front

Combine the like terms: 6m + 2n - 3m + 4n

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3m + 6n