The Algebra Teacher\'s Guide to Reteaching Essential Concepts and Skills

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WORKSHEET 5.2: IDENTIFYING SIMILAR TERMS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Similar terms are exactly the same except for their coefficients.

EXAMPLES OF SIMILAR TERMS 3 xand−x;7xyand 6yx; 2

3

4

a^2 and^6 a^2 ;

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2

x^2 and^4 x^2 ; aband 3ab;10aband−^2 ab

EXAMPLES OF TERMS THAT ARE NOT SIMILAR 3 xand 3 x^2 ;

2

3

a^2 and 3ab;4aand^9 b^2 ;4aband 4a; −^3 x^2 yand−^3 xy^2 ;10aand 10ab

DIRECTIONS: Every term is similar to another term below. Identify each pair of similar terms.

3 x;

1

5

x^2 ; −x^2 ;6a;8ab;7x; 6 a^2 b;2ba;

1

4

a^2 b; 3 x^2 y; −a; 6 x^2 y

CHALLENGE:Are 3xand 3x^1 similar terms? Explain your reasoning.

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