Combining Like Terms Calculator
This Combining Like Terms Calculator helps you simplify algebraic expressions by combining terms that have the same variable part. First identify the like terms, then add or subtract their coefficients while keeping the variable part the same. Terms with different variables or powers cannot be combined. It is a simple way to check answers, understand expression simplification, and practise basic algebra step by step.
Step-by-step method
- Identify what is given.
- Rearrange the terms so like terms are next to each other (variables together, constants together).
- Combine like terms by adding/subtracting coefficients.
Example 1: 3x + 2x − 5 + 7
Step 1 - Identify what is given.
In this problem: The given expression is 3x + 2x − 5 + 7.
Step 2 - Rearrange the terms so like terms are next to each other (variables together, constants together).
In this problem: Rearrange the terms so like terms are next to each other.
Step 3 - Combine like terms by adding/subtracting coefficients.
In this problem: Now combine like terms by adding/subtracting coefficients.
Final answer: 5x + 2
Example 2: 2x + 3 + 5x − 7
Step 1 - Identify what is given.
In this problem: The given expression is 2x + 3 + 5x − 7.
Step 2 - Rearrange the terms so like terms are next to each other (variables together, constants together).
In this problem: Rearrange the terms so like terms are next to each other.
Step 3 - Combine like terms by adding/subtracting coefficients.
In this problem: Now combine like terms by adding/subtracting coefficients.
Final answer: 7x − 4
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