Question

Match the like terms 1.) -12x^2 2.) 11 3.) 8xy^3 4.) -3y^2 5.) 6xy

Answer 1

Like terms have the same variable part. That means the variables and exponents must be the same.

1.) -12x^2 a.) 5x^2

2.) 11 e.) -6

3.) 8xy^3 b.) 4xy^3

4.) -3y^2 c.) 15y^2

5.) 6xy d.) 14xy