Identify the like terms.

–4a, –3b, 4b, 3

A.
–4a and 4b

B.
–3b and 3

C.
–3b and 4b

D.
–4a and –3b

Question

Identify the like terms.

–4a, –3b, 4b, 3
 
 A.
–4a and 4b
 
 B.
–3b and 3
 
 C.
–3b and 4b
 
 D.
–4a and –3b

alexandervonhumboldt2 · Answer

like terms are terms which have same variables with same powers.

anonymous · Answer

the answer should be C.

anonymous · Answer

-3b and 4b

alexandervonhumboldt2 · Answer

please do not give out direct answers:
explain your answer

anonymous · Answer

ok thx for help i have more:)

anonymous · Answer

@AlexandervonHumboldt2  I was about to explain, please do not tell me, I already know the code of conduct

anonymous · Answer

In algebra, like terms are terms that have the same variables and powers. The coefficients do not need to match. Unlike terms are two or more terms that are not like terms, i.e. they do not have the same variables or powers. The order of the variables does not matter unless there is a power.
this is why its c. :)