Question

determine whether the given terms are like terms. if so, combine the like terms and be sure to enter the appropriate unit. (a) 11 bananas, 2 bananas \bigcirc like terms \quad 11 bananas - 2 bananas = \square \bigcirc not like terms (b) 9 cats, 3 days \bigcirc like terms \quad 9 cats + 3 days = \square \bigcirc not like terms (c) 2 grams, 6 grams \bigcirc like terms \quad 2 grams + 6 grams = \square \bigcirc not like terms

Explanation:

Step1: Identify like terms (a)

Both have "bananas" unit.

Step2: Calculate (a)

$11 - 2 = 9$, so $11 \text{ bananas} - 2 \text{ bananas} = 9 \text{ bananas}$

Step3: Identify like terms (b)

Units "cats" and "days" differ.

Step4: Identify like terms (c)

Both have "grams" unit.

Step5: Calculate (c)

$2 + 6 = 8$, so $2 \text{ grams} + 6 \text{ grams} = 8 \text{ grams}$

Answer:

(a) Like terms; 9 bananas
(b) Not like terms
(c) Like terms; 8 grams