In the expression 3x2y + 4x – 5x2y, are the terms 3x2y and –5x2y like terms? explain by providing support for your answer.

Yes, both terms are same.

Explanation:

The given expression is, .

Let the first term,

The second term,

Yes, the term are like. As in both of these terms, the variables are same. Also, the exponent of the variables are same. These two terms can be added or subtracted.

As a result the given expression is equivalent to . Hence, this is the required solution.

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