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Collecting Like Terms

Simplify algebraic expressions by collecting like terms — combine terms with the same variable and power (e.g., 3a + 2b + 5a = 8a + 2b) while maintaining equivalence

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Question 1 of 3

After removing the parentheses, which of the following correctly groups the like terms in the expression 6p − 4q + 2p² − 3q + (5q − 2p) + 7?

Question 2 of 3

Which of the following expressions is NOT a polynomial?

Question 3 of 3

Which expression is equivalent to 3 (x + 4) for all real numbers x?

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