Ariel said that in the expression 2x + 2x2 - 6, the 2x and the 2x2 are considered like terms. Her friend, Kamika said they are not considered like terms. Who is correct? Explain why.

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Ariel said that in the expression 2x + 2x2 - 6, the 2x and the 2x2 are considered like terms. Her friend, Kamika said they are not considered like terms. Who is correct? Explain why.

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If by "2x2" you mean 2x², Kamika would be correct. The exponents must be the same for them to be like terms.

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Vijayanand Premnath answered Aug 23, 2021

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