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Fill in the blanks:When combining like terms, we add or subtract the _____________________ and keep the ________________________ the same

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When combining like terms, we add or subtract the _coefficients_and keep the _x value_ the same.

Example: 7x-9+8x

7x and 8x are like terms. Add 7+8 to get 15 then add on the "x". The answer would be -9+15x
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