If I am simplifying like terms, how do I first determine the like terms?
S Saundra New member Joined May 8, 2006 Messages 2 May 12, 2006 #1 If I am simplifying like terms, how do I first determine the like terms?
tkhunny Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 12, 2005 Messages 11,339 May 12, 2006 #2 Same base 2*a + a = 3a 2*a + b = 2*a + b Same exponent on same base 2*a^2 + a^2 = 3*a^2 2*a^2 + a = 2*a^2 + a
Same base 2*a + a = 3a 2*a + b = 2*a + b Same exponent on same base 2*a^2 + a^2 = 3*a^2 2*a^2 + a = 2*a^2 + a
