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OpenStudy (anonymous):
OpenStudy (uri):
x^3+2x^3 -4x^2-6x^2+8
2x^3-10^2+8
OpenStudy (uri):
3X^3*
OpenStudy (skullpatrol):
@divagirl421 Do you want to learn how to do this on your own?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
yes please
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
@skullpatrol
OpenStudy (uri):
Put all x^2 values together,all x^3 values together and all numericals together...
OpenStudy (skullpatrol):
Then begin by finding out what the words "like terms" mean.
OpenStudy (skullpatrol):
Do you know what "terms" are?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
not really
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OpenStudy (skullpatrol):
In the sum a+b, a and b are called "terms."
OpenStudy (anonymous):
ooo ok
OpenStudy (skullpatrol):
So when two things are added together each of the things is called a "term," got it?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
yes
OpenStudy (skullpatrol):
Ok, so now we need to find out what "like" means in the phrase "like terms."
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OpenStudy (skullpatrol):
similar terms: two monomials that are exactly alike or are the same except for their numerical coefficients, also called "like terms."
Does that^ make sense?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
ooo yes
OpenStudy (skullpatrol):
So, now you should be able to do the question on your own.
OpenStudy (anonymous):
thank you:)
OpenStudy (skullpatrol):
Thank you for trying to learn.
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