Question

Which pairs are like terms in the expression below? Select all that apply.

25y + 15x – 0.2y – 6 + (–2)
A. 25y and 15x
B. 25y and –0.2y
C. 15x and –0.2y
D. –0.2y and 2
E. –6 and –2

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Answer 1

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Answer:

B, E

Explanation:

Like terms are ones that have the same variable, or that have no variable at all.

There are two terms with y as the variable. These are like terms.

There are two constant terms (with no variable). These are like terms.

The like term pairs are ...

• 25y and -0.2y (B)
• -6 and -2 (E)