Question

Combine 6x + 2x in like terms

Answer 1

The answer is 8x. That is because like terms are similar variable parts, and both 6 and 2 are being multiplied by x.

Answer 2

6x and 2x have the same variable and are raised to the same power. That means that they are like terms and can be combined.

6x + 2x = (6 + 2)x = 8x

So, 8x is the answer.