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Algebraic Techniques, SM-Bank 045 MC

Which of the following is a like term to \(8m\)?

  1. \(3m^2\)
  2. \(8mn\)
  3. \(2m\)
  4. \(4+m\)
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\(C\)

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\(\text{For like terms algebraic parts are identical:}\)

\(\text{Option A:}\longrightarrow m^2\neq m\)

\(\text{Option B:}\longrightarrow mn\neq m\)

\(\text{Option C:}\longrightarrow m = m\ \checkmark\)

\(\text{Option D:}\longrightarrow 4+m\neq m\)

\(\therefore\ 8m\text{ and}\ 2m\text{ are like terms.}\)

\(\Rightarrow C\)

Filed Under: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Tagged With: num-title-ct-core, smc-4694-20-Like terms

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