Question

Are 6ab and 4ba like terms? Explain your reasoning?

Answer 1

not unless ab = ba, for all a,b

Answer 2

idk, thats just what the question says.

Answer 3

.... then explain your reasoning :/

Answer 4

See im not good at math, and this is really starting to frustrate me!

Answer 5

are 6x and 4x like terms?

Answer 6

6x means: x + x + x + x + x + x

4x means: x + x + x + x

so in this case, the are all the same term ... a bunch of xs

Answer 7

if ab = ba, then 6 abs, and 4 bas would just be a bunch of abs, or bas

otherwise, you have 6 of one term, and 4 of another