Question

Look at the expression below.
7j + 6 + 5k + 8jk - 2k + 1



a. Rewrite the expression so that like terms are grouped together.

b. Simplify the expression

Answer 1

what are your like termsssss

Answer 2

?

Answer 3

you have to rewrite it so that like terms are grouped together, yes? so wouldn't it be nice to know what your like terms are?

Answer 4

i dunno what my like terms are >.<

Answer 5

do you have any ideas?

Answer 6

7j + 6 + 5k + 8jk - 2k + 1
Like terms are numbers that are similar but not congruent.
5k-2k=3k
7j+6+3k+8jk+1
6+1=7
7j+7+3k+8jk is your answer bc you can't break it down any more :)
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