Define like terms. Give an example of like terms and then combine them

Definition: Like terms - Term in math that have the same variables or powers.

Ex. 2x, - 5x, and 7x.

Combine Them: 2x + 7x = 9x - 5x = 4x

Like terms are numbers with or without variables that have the same variables.

Step-by-step explanation:

5x and 3x are like terms because they have the same variable.

5x and 3y are not like terms because the variables are different.

To combine them, just add or subtract them. You cannot combine non-like terms!