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7.2 adding & subtracting polynomials quiz \\(10x^2\\) and \\(5x^2y\\) a…

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7.2 adding & subtracting polynomials quiz

\\(10x^2\\) and \\(5x^2y\\) are like terms because they both contain an \\(x^2\\).

true
false

Explanation:

Define like terms

Using the Combining Like Terms knowledge point

$$ \text{Like terms must have the exact same variables raised to the exact same exponents.} $$

Analyze the given terms

Using the Combining Like Terms knowledge point

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Evaluate the statement

Using the Combining Like Terms knowledge point

$$ \text{Since the variable parts are not identical, the terms are not like terms. The statement is False.} $$

Answer:

  • True
  • (B) False (Correct answer)