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Which among the following is/are not like terms to 9x2?

A
3x
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81x2
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99x2
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D
729x3
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Solution

The correct option is D 729x3
Like Terms:–––––––––––––
Like terms in algebra are the terms which contain the same variables raised to the same power (or exponent).

Given term: 9x2
Variable is x
Power of the variable x is 2

Let's take a look at each option separately.
(a.) 3x:–––
The power of the variable x is 1 but in 9x2, the power of variable x is 2. So, 3x and 9x2 are not like terms.

(b.) 81x2:–––––
The power of the variable x is 2 and also in 9x2, the power of variable x is 2. So, 81x2 and 9x2 are like terms.

(c.) 99x2:–––––
The power of the variable x is 2 and also in 9x2, the power of variable x is 2. So, 99x2 and 9x2 are like terms.

(d.) 729x3:–––––––
The power of the variable x is 3 but in 9x2, the power of variable x is 2. So, 729x3 and 9x2 are not like terms.

Hence, option(a.) and option (d.) are correct.

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