What can you tell me about simplifying expressions involving like terms?

Answer by  Mathmeteachin (192)

In Algebra "like terms" are defined as similar variables. 2x, -14x, and 5. 2x all have "x" as their variable and can be combined, as do 12ay, 4ay, and -15ay. Unlike terms would be 4b, 3xz, and 8y. The unknown portion of the variable is what term" refers to, and one can only add and subtract similar terms.

Answer by  esteban (1334)

First, identify all like terms. Like terms have the same variables with the same exponents. Once you find the like terms, you can combine them by adding or subtracting their coefficients. Here's an example: 5x + 4 - 3x + 7 simplifies to 2x + 11 because 5x - 3x = 2x and 4 + 7 = 11.

Answer by  Bob3782 (161)

In expressions involving like terms, your goal should be to put the like terms together. This will simplify the expression.