Explain how to identify the terms and the like terms of
$3 y - 4 - 5 y$

Open in App

Solution

Step 1: Firstly rewrite the given expression as a sum
$(3 y) + (- 4) + (- 5 y)$
Step 2: Then the terms are the ones which are written in parentheses.
Terms: $(3 y), (- 4), (- 5 y)$
Step 3: Now for like terms we have to find those terms which have same
Variable Like Terms: $(3 y) a n d (- 5 y)$
Final Answer: Terms: $(3 y), (- 4), (- 5 y)$
Like Terms: $(3 y) a n d (- 5 y)$

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Your friend identifies the terms and like terms in the expression $3 x - 5 - 2 x + 9 x$ is your friend correct? Explain your reasoning.

Identify the terms and like terms in the expression.

$z + 8 - 4 z$

Identify the terms and the like terms in the expression.

$t + 8 + 3 t$

Identify the terms and like terms in $4 x + 9 x^{2} - 2 x + 2$

Join BYJU'S Learning Program