Yes, you can. For example 3x times 4y = 12xy.
You cannot however, add like terms (to combine them, that is. There isn't anything wrong with adding them up, 3x + 4y is acceptable). For example, 3x + 4y is as simplified as it can get.
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Unlike terms are terms in an equation that are different. These terms cannot be combined. Like terms, however, can be combined.
You use the FOIL method. First terms Outer terms Inner terms Last terms.
one that won't talk to one another because they don't like each other... NO, seriously, they are terms that are different. For example x^2+2x+3x-4x^2. The x^2 terms are like terms and the x^2 terms and the x terms and unlike because they are different. Just like x and y, or apples and oranges.
Use the "F-O-I-L" Method when multiplying two binomials. F-O-I-L stands for First, Outer, Inner, Last. Multiply the first terms together, then the outer terms, the inner terms, and the last terms.
I don't know for sure, but I think the answer is no. Sorry if it is wrong!