Like terms" are terms whose variables (and their exponents such as the 2 in x2) are the same. In other words, terms that are "like" each other. Note: the coefficients (the numbers you multiply by, such as "5" in 5x) can be different.
The total number of handshakes = 8 + 7 + 6 + 5 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 36
Answer: 36 handshakes
Answer:
2x^2-2x
Step by Step Explanation:
The 2 x^2 come together to form 2x^2 and since there is no other number that has x but no ^2 -2x stays the same.
