Combine like terms to write an equivalent expression. Then complete the statements. 9 + j + 6j – 1 – 2k The constants, , are like terms. are like variable terms. Combine the constant terms by . Combine like variable terms by adding the . The equivalent expression is .

The constants,  

✔ 1 and 9

, are like terms.

✔ j and 6j

are like variable terms.

Combine the constant terms by  

✔ subtracting 1 from 9

.

Combine like variable terms by adding the  

✔ coefficients, 1 and 6

.

The equivalent expression is  

✔ 7j – 2k + 8

.

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