Question

in the expression $3x + 5y - 2x + 7y$, $3x$ and $-2x$ are ____. when simplifying a fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by the __. in the expression $5x^2 + 3x^2$, you can combine the ____.

Explanation:

1. Terms with the same variable raised to the same power are like terms.
2. Dividing numerator and denominator by their GCD simplifies fractions.
3. $5x^2$ and $3x^2$ are like terms (same variable and exponent).

Answer:

like terms
greatest common divisor (GCD)
like terms