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In order for terms to be like terms they must have?

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User Spittal
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They must have the same coefficient for example I can add: 2j + 5j= 7j but I can’t add 3j + 5l because j and l are not like terms .
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User Westlee
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They must have the same variable with the same exponent. The coefficient doesn't matter much.
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