If two given terms have the same variables and powers, but differ only in their numerical coefficient, then these two given terms are called unlike terms.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B
False

If two given terms have the same variables and powers, but differ only in their numerical coefficient, then these two given terms are called like terms.

For example, $2 x$ and $4 x$ are like terms.

Hence the given statement is false.

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Question 41

State whether the statement given is True or False.

In like terms, variables and their powers are the same.

Like terms are formed from the same variables but the powers of these variables can be different.

If numerical coefficients of two terms are the same, then those two terms are said to be like terms.

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