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Clear parentheses and combine like terms. $$9 u v+3 u^{2}+5 u v+4 u^{2}$$

Name: Problem 54, Chapter 0: Intermediate Algebra
Uploaded: 2020-06-20T07:56:01-08:00
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Description: Clear parentheses and combine like terms. 9 u v+3 u^2+5 u v+4 u^2

   Clear parentheses and combine like terms.
$$9 u v+3 u^{2}+5 u v+4 u^{2}$$

Intermediate Algebra

Julie Miller, Molly… 5th Edition

Chapter 0, Problem 54

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Solved by Expert Ankit Gupta

06/20/2020

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The like terms here are $9uv$ and $5uv$, and $3u^{2}$ and $4u^{2}$. Show more…

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Key Concepts

Combining Like Terms

This concept refers to the process of identifying terms in an algebraic expression that have identical variable parts (including the same variables raised to the same powers) and then adding or subtracting their coefficients. This is a foundational skill in algebra that allows for the simplification of expressions.

Algebraic Expression Simplification

Simplifying an algebraic expression involves removing unnecessary grouping symbols (like parentheses) and combining similar terms in order to express the equation in its most reduced form. This process makes subsequent algebraic operations easier and helps in understanding the structure of the expression.

Operations on Coefficients

Once like terms are identified, the next step is to perform arithmetic operations on the numerical coefficients. This is done by adding or subtracting the coefficients of the like terms, which reduces the expression to a more compact and manageable form.

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