NEED HELP ASAP! Samantha says that 5x and 5y are like terms. Is she correct? Explain.

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Gruvw asked Nov 24, 2023

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NEED HELP ASAP!
Samantha says that 5x and 5y are like terms. Is she correct? Explain.

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Gruvw asked Nov 24, 2023

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They are not because since 5 is being multiplied by x, that is not the same thing as 5 being multiplied by y. Don't get confused by the 5. Have a wonderful day! <3

Jonny Piazzi answered Nov 30, 2023

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