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Are 4x^5 and -13x^5 like terms ?

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no, i may be mixed up but i’m pretty sure it’s no
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Answer:

yes

Explanation:

like terms are terms that have the same variables and powers. The coefficients do not need to match. Unlike terms are two or more terms that are not like terms, i.e. they do not have the same variables or powers.

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