Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression. 8k−5k

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Urmat Zhenaliev asked Feb 8, 2023

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Combine the like terms to create an equivalent expression. 8k−5k

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Urmat Zhenaliev asked Feb 8, 2023

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8k and 5k are "like terms" because they have the same variable to the same degree. So because the are like terms they can be subtracted. Similarly to how 8-5 is 3,

8k - 5k is 3k

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