6.2: Combining Like Terms - Mathematics LibreTexts
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WebFeb 17, 2021 · Use the distributive property to combine like terms (if possible) in each of the following expressions: (a) −5 x2 − 9 x2, (b) −5 ab + 7 ab, (c) 4 y3 − 7 y2, and (d) 3 xy2 − 7 xy2. Solution. If the terms are “like terms,” you can use the distributive property to “factor out” the common variable part.
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