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Simplifying Expressions

Question 5 • AJH Pre-Algebra A (Grade 8)

Select all that are like terms to 5a5b4.

Answer
A
a5b4
B
5a4b5
C
-2a5
D
-a5b4
E
9a5b4
F
2a5b5
G
6b4

Explanation

Like terms have the same variables raised to the same powers; their coefficients may differ. The expression 5a5b4 has variable part a⁵b⁴, so a5b4, -a5b4, and 9a5b4 are like terms. The other choices change or omit an exponent or variable.

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