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If they were part of the same expression, which of the following would be considered like terms with the given monomial?

5m2n


A. -3mn

B. -m2n

C. 5mn2

D. 11m2n2

User Hedegare
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Answer:

B

Explanation:

User Tobias Timm
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Answer: OPTION B

Explanation:

The like term of the given monomial
5m^2n must have the following characteristics:

- The exponent of "m" must be "2".

- The exponent of "n" must be "1".

Then, you can observe that the option that shows a monomial with this characteristics is the option B.

Therefore, the like term with the given monomial
5m^2n is:


-m^2n

User Michal Franc
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