# Collecting Like Terms

Simplify algebraic expressions by collecting like terms — combine terms with the same variable and power (e.g., 3a + 2b + 5a = 8a + 2b) while maintaining equivalence

Builds on: Expressions & Equations Vocabulary (hard, https://ai.page/c/expressions-and-equations-vocabulary/en.md)

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