Combining Like TermsOnly terms with identical variable parts can be added…6th GradeLike terms have exactly the same variableraised to exactly the same power. Add theircoefficients; the variable part never changes.5x + 3x = 8x5x + 3x8xSame variable, same power.5x + 3y5x + 3yDifferent variables — nothing to combine.4x² + 2x4x² + 2xSame letter, different power. Not like terms.7a − 2a + 55a + 5Combine the a terms; the constant stays separate.THE COMMON MISTAKE✗ 4x² + 2x = 6x³✓ 4x² + 2x cannot be combinedAdding terms never multiplies the variables or adds the powers.Think of x and x² as different units, like metres and square metres.You cannot add them.Combining Like Termswww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 6th Grade

Combining Like Terms

Only terms with identical variable parts can be added together.

How to use it

Underline matching terms in the same colour before combining anything.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
6th Grade
Ages
11–12
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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