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Combine like terms. $$ 3 p-2 p $$

Name: Problem 75, Chapter 15: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
Uploaded: 2020-05-19T01:29:28-08:00
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Description: Combine like terms. 3 p-2 p

   Combine like terms.
$$
3 p-2 p
$$

Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Marvin L. Bittinger,… 4th Edition

Chapter 15, Problem 75

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05/19/2020

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Like Terms

Like terms are terms in an algebraic expression that have identical variable parts, including the same variables raised to the same powers. They can be combined by adding or subtracting their coefficients, which simplifies the expression without changing its value.

Coefficients

Coefficients are the numerical factors that multiply the variable part of a term. When combining like terms, their coefficients are added or subtracted to yield a new coefficient for the common variable component.

Combining Like Terms

Combining like terms is a fundamental algebraic process that involves merging terms with identical variable parts by performing arithmetic operations on their coefficients. This process simplifies expressions and is key to solving equations and performing algebraic manipulations.

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