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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Directions: Combine like terms. 2x2y – 3y2 + 6x2y – 8y2z A. 2x2y6x2y – 11y2z B. 8x2y – 3y2 – 8y2z C. 8x2y – 3y28y2z D. 8x2y – 11y2z

OpenStudy (anonymous):

To combine like terms, first identify them

OpenStudy (anonymous):

idk how to identify them

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

'Like terms' are those which look similar. Ignore the numbers. 2*x^2*y and 6*x^2*y are similar

OpenStudy (anonymous):

They are similar because of the 2?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so A?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no, they are similar because of the 'x^2*y'

OpenStudy (anonymous):

now, arrange like terms together and re-write

OpenStudy (anonymous):

How would i arrange them together though?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it is b 8x2y-3y2-8y2z

OpenStudy (anonymous):

like terms together: 2x2y + 6x2y – 3y2 - 8y2z

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