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The term –18xy and which other term are like terms?

A.
–18x

B.
4yx

C.
9y

D.
–18

User Samwize
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So,

We know that we cannot add or subtract quantities of the same kind.

-18xy can only be added/subtracted to 4yx, which is the same as 4xy. The result would be -14xy, or -14yx.

The correct option is B.
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