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Well, honey, it's simple math. You just look for terms with the same variables and add or subtract them together. Think of it like cleaning out your closet - you group all the similar items together to make things easier to manage. So, grab those like terms and toss them in the same pile - easy peasy lemon squeezy!
It there is a common factor in them. e.g.
3x + 6x + 7x + 5x^(2)
The '3x' , '6x', & '7x' re 'like terms, because they have the common factor of 'x' in them. However, 5x^(2) is an unlike term becasue the factor is 'x^(2)' , NOT 'x'.
So to combine LIKE TERMS the expression becomes 16x + 5x^(2)
Well, combining like terms is just like bringing together friends who have similar interests. You look for terms with the same variables and add or subtract their coefficients. It's like mixing colors on your palette to create a beautiful painting - just simplify and bring harmony to your expression. Just remember to take your time and enjoy the process, there's no rush in art or math.
To combine like terms in an algebraic equation, first of all, the variables must be the same. Ex. 2x +3x =5x 2x +3a= not able to do This is because you cannot compare things of two different kinds. Also, you must have the same amount of exponents, or the numbers must be to the same power.
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How do you add like terms?
To add like terms, find the terms that have the same (or no) variable, and combine the coefficients of the terms. For instance, if you have a+b where a and b are real numbers, you can combine them.
How do you combine unlike terms?
Unlike terms are terms in an equation that are different. These terms cannot be combined. Like terms, however, can be combined.
Combine like terms?
mathematics: to combine terms that are alike
How do you combine like terms and solve for the variable 8kt16 equals 10k?
8kt16=10k
What is the first step in solving an equation using logical sequencing?
Combine like terms
How do you add like terms?
To add like terms, find the terms that have the same (or no) variable, and combine the coefficients of the terms. For instance, if you have a+b where a and b are real numbers, you can combine them.
When you combine like terms you are able to?
There is nothing that you can do when you combine like terms that you cannot do without combining them. Some procedures might be easier, though, if like terms are combined.
Can you combine like terms?
yes
What do you do to combine like terms?
Add
Do combiming like terms mean the same as combine the expression?
no, combining like terms means combine the terms that are the same 15+x+6+x=28 combine like terms 21+2x=28 2x=7 x=3.5
How do you simplify 21t plus 14-12t-30?
You can combine like terms - combine the terms that have a "t" in them; separately, combine the terms that don't.
How do you simplifly rational expressions?
Combine 'like' terms.
How do you combine unlike terms?
Unlike terms are terms in an equation that are different. These terms cannot be combined. Like terms, however, can be combined.
Combine like terms where possible 8y4 - 3y4?
5y4
How do you combine like terms with multiplication?
easy ask your mom
What is combining like terms in algebra?
All multiples of x are like terms, as all multiples of x2 are also like terms. To combine terms is simply to add them up. So if you have an equation such as, 3x2 + 4x2 + 2x + 6x + 10 = 0, you can combine the like terms; the result is 7x2 + 8x +10 = 0.
To simplify the expression 8t plus 10t you?
You combine like terms.
