GRADE 6 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 7

Algebraic Expressions

Combine terms that have the same variable and power.

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

Combine terms that have the same variable and power.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

3x + 2x + 4

  1. Step 1: 3x + 2x = 5x
  2. Step 2: keep 4.

Final answer: 5x + 4

PRACTISE YOURSELF

7a − 2a + 1

Show the answer

5a + 1

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