Combining Like Terms Exercises

Example 1

For each term, determine the coefficient of the term and the variable part of the term.

xy2

Example 2

For each term, determine the coefficient of the term and the variable part of the term.

(3b)(9a)

Example 3

For each term, determine the coefficient of the term and the variable part of the term.

2x · 7z

Example 4

Are the following like terms?

3xyz and 4πxyz

Example 5

Are the following like terms?

3xy2z and 5xyz2

Example 6

Are the following like terms?

57 and 84

Example 7

Combine like terms. 

3x + 3y – 4x + 2

Example 8

Combine like terms. 

4x – 7y + 3x2 y

Example 9

Combine like terms. 

xy + 2 – y

Example 10

Combine like terms. 

Example 11

Combine like terms.