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What characteristics make terms "like terms?"

What characteristics make terms "like terms?"-example-1
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Answer:

when they have the same variable and their exponent if applicable isn't different.

Explanation:

For example if you have a value like 3x and 4x they are like terms that can be combined;7x. If you have say 5x and 6y they are not like terms.

The second option would be your answer.

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Answer:

same variable and same exponent

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