What are Like Terms?

What are Like Terms?

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Combining like terms together is a key part of simplifying mathematical expressions, so check out this tutorial to see how you can easily pick out like terms from an expression

Keywords:

  • definition
  • like terms
  • variables
  • coefficient

Background Tutorials

  • create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas

      • What Are Numerical and Algebraic Expressions?What Are Numerical and Algebraic Expressions?

      What Are Numerical and Algebraic Expressions?

      An expression is just a mathematical phrase. In this tutorial, you'll learn about two popular types of expressions: numerical and algebraic expressions. A numerical expression contains numbers and operations. An algebraic expression is almost exactly the same except it also contains variables. Check out this tutorial to learn about these two popular kinds of expressions!