Like terms

Like terms are terms containing exactly the same pronumeral, although not necessarily in the same order.

For example;

Like terms Not like terms

3a and 4a 3ab and 3b

7b and 21b 7b and 21c

3ab and 4ba 3ab and 4bc

Let's practice classifying like terms.

Like terms can be combined to make the expression more simple.  For example;

5a + 6a can be simplified to 11a

Let's practice with the below question from your text book.