Terms like x 2 yz and xy 2 z look a lot alike but they arent and cannot be combined. 4 x 3 x 4 3 x 7 x. 3x and 10x are like terms both have the variable x raised to the 1st power.
4x 3 2x 2 5.
As this example shows when like terms exist in an expression they may be combined by adding or subtracting whatever the expression indicates the coefficients and maintaining the common factor of both terms. Improve your math knowledge with free questions in Add and subtract like terms. Definition of Like Terms. With exponents and thousands of other math skills.