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JCHL Algebra 2: Grouping like terms

You’ll learn

  • Like terms have the SAME letter part (all the x², all the x, all the plain numbers)
  • You can only add or subtract LIKE terms — you cannot add x to x²
  • Tip: rewrite the expression with like terms beside each other first, so you do not miss any

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  • 2025 Q11(a)
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