Understanding Combining ("Gathering") Like Terms with Exponents
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Beginner Explanation
Simple explanation with the example $2x^2 + 3x^2 = 5x^2$
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Beginner
Combine the like terms in the expression $3x^2 + 2x^2$
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Teenager Scenario
If a teenager receives 3x dollars from his mother and 2x dollars from his father, what is the total money received?
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Combine the like terms in the expression $5y^3 - 3y^3 + 2y$
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Advanced
Combine the like terms in the expression $6x^2 + 5x + 4 - 4x^2 + 7x - 8$
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