Solve Combine Like Terms

In order for terms to be "like", they need to have the __________________

• same variable only

• same exponent only

• same variable and same exponent

• either same variable or same exponent

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

Solve the equation below. Distribute FIRST and then combine like terms:

3 (4 – 2x) + 4x = 2

• x = 5

• x = 1

• x = –1

• x = –5

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

Solve by combining like terms:

2x + 4 = 3x – 6

Solve for x. Distribute then Combine Like Terms:

–4 (3x – 7) = 4

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

3x + 2x = 40

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Solve.

-3x + 6x = 6

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Solve.

7x + 3x = -110

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

x + 2x = 36

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Solve.

3x + 9x = 60

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

x + 4x = 25

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A