Question

Identify the like and unlike terms:

(i) 3a, 3b, 4a^2, 7a, -5b
(ii) xy^2, yz^2, zx^2, 3y^2x, 4z^2y
(iii) abc, bca, ab^2c, acb^2, cab
(iv) 3x^3y^3z^3, xyz, -5x^3y^3z^3, 12abc, 4xyz

Answer 1

In each set of terms, we can identify the like and unlike terms.

Step-by-step explanation:

In each set of terms, we need to identify the like and unlike terms.

(i) Like terms: 3a, 3b, and 7a. Unlike terms: 4a^2 and -5b.

(ii) Like terms: xy^2, yz^2, 3y^2x, and 4z^2y. Unlike terms: xy^2 and zx^2.

(iii) Like terms: abc, bca, ab^2c, and acb^2. Unlike terms: abc and cab.

(iv) Like terms: 3x^3y^3z^3 and -5x^3y^3z^3. Unlike terms: xyz, 12abc, and 4xyz.