Question

Which pairs are like terms in the expression below? Select all that apply.

25y + 15x – 0.2y – 6 + (–2)
A. 2/5y and 1/5x
B. 2/5y and –0.2y
C. 1/5x and –0.2y
D. –0.2y and 2
E. –6 and –2

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

like terms have exactly the same variable.....also, numbers with no variables are like terms too.

2/5y + 15x - 0.2y - 6 + (-2)

like terms are :

2/5y and -0.2y.....because they have the exact same variable (letter)

-6 and -2.....numbers with no variables are like terms