6th Grade · Expressions & Equations
Like Terms
6.EE.A.3
Definition
Terms with the same variable part that can be combined by adding their coefficients.
Examples
- 3x + 5x = 8x, since 3x and 5x are like terms.
- Like terms have the same variable raised to the same power.
Key rule
Combine like terms by adding their coefficients.
Memory hook
Same variable, same power — combine them.