Which are the like terms in 5x3 + 3x2 – x + x3?

A.
5x3and x3

B.
5x3and 3x2

C.
5x3, 3x2, and x3

D.
They are all like terms.

Question

Which are the like terms in 5x3 + 3x2 – x + x3?
 
 A.
5x3and x3
 
 B.
5x3and 3x2
 
 C.
5x3, 3x2, and x3
 
 D.
They are all like terms.

anonymous · Answer

Hi welcome to Openstudy!

like terms are coefficient (1,2,3....) with variables with the same degree of  exponent .

so which do you think is the right one from your choices?

anonymous · Answer

HI! thank you very much~! umm b?

anonymous · Answer

nope, try it again

for example:

$x^2 + x + x^3 +3x^2$ like terms will be $\color{red}{x^2}\ and\ 2\color{red}{x^2}$ because they have the same degree $\color{red}{x^2}$

anonymous · Answer

i didn't learn this my teacher is veery bad and docent really reach us much but just gives us tests.. um A.

anonymous · Answer

dosen't*  teach*

anonymous · Answer

@Chibi_Robo3  help

anonymous · Answer

yes you're right :)
 $5x^3\ and\ x^3$ have the same variable and exponent $x^3$

lol i understand your situation

anonymous · Answer

thank you so much @Chibi_Robo3 ! i give you medal :D hope you can help me with another question i am going to post:D

anonymous · Answer

no problem :)