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Linear Equations — Test

Question 7 • Mathematics 8

Which algebraic expression has no like terms?

Answer
A
negative x plus 4 y minus 6 x plus 9
B
negative 4 x plus y plus 4 y
C
negative x plus 7 plus 3 x y minus 4 y
D
negative 3 x y minus 8 plus x y plus y squared

Explanation

Like terms have the same variable part, including the same exponents. In C, the terms −x, 7, 3xy, and −4y are all unlike: they have different variable parts or are a constant. The other choices each contain like terms, such as −x and −6x in A or −3xy and xy in D.

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