Tremayne H.

asked • 03/28/18

What are the like terms in the equation 4x^2+3x -8x^2

4x2 + 3x - 8x2 like terms 

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Kenneth S. answered • 03/28/18

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terms are ALIKE when their letter portions are spelled identically!!
4 xx 
and -8 xx are both squared terms, alike in that the variables and their exponents are identical.
In this case, net -4x2
 
Therefore the overall final answer is 3x - 4x2
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