Question 5 • AJH Pre-Algebra A (Grade 8)
Like terms have the same variables raised to the same powers; their coefficients may differ. The expression 5a5b4 has variable part a⁵b⁴, so a5b4, -a5b4, and 9a5b4 are like terms. The other choices change or omit an exponent or variable.
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