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Are 3x²y and -8xy² like terms? How do you know?
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Are 3x²y and -8xy² like terms? How do you know?

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No.

Explanation:

Since 3x²y has an x² and -8xy² has a y², they are not like terms. Since they are different terms, you cannot add them together.

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