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Question
In the polynomial, given below, separate the like terms:
3xy, − 4yx2, 2xy2, 2.5x2y, −8yx, −3.2y2x and x2y
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Solution
Step-by-step grouping of like terms:
| Term | Standard Form |
| 3xy | 3xy |
| −4yx2 | −4x2y |
| 2xy2 | 2xy2 |
| 2.5x2y | 2.5x2y |
| −8yx | −8xy |
| −3.2y2x | 3.2xy2 |
| x2y | 1x2y |
Like terms of xy: 3xy, −8xy
Like terms of x2y: −4x2y, 2.5x2y, x2y
Like terms of xy2: 2xy2, −3.2xy2
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