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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The term 25ab and which other term are like terms? A. 25 B. 24a C. 5ba D. 10b

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

hint: the order of the letters does not matter

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

the order in the terms, i mean

OpenStudy (addonexus):

5ba. Look at what they both have. a number and two variables. it is this because the rest of the answers only have one variable.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i am really confused right now

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

thats correct: ba = ab when two variables are multiplied the order doesn't matter

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

some examples should help 2a and 5 a are like terms so are 3 and 5 2x and 5x 2xy and xy 2ad and 5da

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

the letter(s) are the same in each case

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

good

OpenStudy (anonymous):

then what?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i still dont get it

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

well 25ab and 5ba are like terms - can u see why?

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

the number doesn't matter - the variables (the letters) are the same

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so would the answer be C?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

or would it be A?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I AM SOOOO CONFUSED!!!!!!!!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

PLEASE HELP!!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Its 25

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

its C 5ba

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why did J.R.R. Tolkien write The Hobbit and other stories of Middle-earth? A. He wanted to create an exciting fantasy for modern readers. B. He wanted to contribute to the oral tradition of the British Isles. C. He wanted to create a compelling work of nonfiction. D. He wanted to record the stories that had been told to him as a child.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can yall help me with this

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@cwrw238

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