$x^{2} y^{5}$ and $x^{5} y^{2}$ are the same terms. State whether the statement is true or false.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
The exponents of $x$ and $y$ in both terms $x^{2} y^{5}$ and $x^{5} y^{2}$ are not the same, thus the terms are also not the same.

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