Mathematics — first biennium · Monomials
Two monomials are similar when, after writing them in normal form, they have exactly the same literal part. Only then compare the coefficients to decide whether they are also equal or opposite.
Same literal part and same coefficient.
Same literal part and opposite coefficients.
Same literal part, different coefficients that are not opposites.
The literal part is different.
In this lesson: Classify two monomials by structurally comparing their literal parts.
You can already assume: Normal form and degree of a monomial.
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1. Normalize mentally. 2. Compare the literal part first. 3. Only if it matches, compare coefficients.
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