Combine and simplify like terms in an algebraic expression.
Algebraic Expression
Simplified Expression
Resultx + 5y + 5
This basic parser handles linear terms with single-digit coefficients and single variables. Complex nesting or powers might require manual simplification.
About this calculator
Combining Like Terms
Like terms are terms in an algebraic expression that have the same variables raised to the same powers. Combining them simplifies the expression. For example, 2x + 3x becomes 5x.
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Pro Tips
Identify Variables: Look for identical variable parts (e.g., x, xy, x²).
Add Coefficients: Keep the variable part and add/subtract the coefficients.
Order: Standard form usually lists terms by descending degree.
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Fun Facts
"The concept of combining like terms is fundamental to solving linear equations."
"Polynomial addition is essentially just combining like terms."
"Algebra comes from the Arabic 'al-jabr', meaning 'reunion of broken parts'."
