Group the terms $a, a b, 2 a$ into like and unlike terms .

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Solution

Grouping of like terms and unlike terms:
The terms having the same variables and powers are called like terms.
Terms that do not have the same variables and powers are called unlike terms.
Hence,
Like terms : $a$ , $2 a$
Unlike terms : $a b$

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