Answer
Not like terms
Work Step by Step
$$2xy^{2} and -x^{2}y $$
$$xy^{2} and -x^{2}y$$
Their terms aren't alike. Note, like terms must include all of the same variables, each raised to the same power.
Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)
by Charles, Randall I.
Published by
Prentice Hall
ISBN 10:
0133281140
ISBN 13:
978-0-13328-114-9
Chapter 1 - Foundations for Algebra - 1-7 The Distributive Property - Got It? - Page 49: 5
Update this answer!
You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.
Update this answerAfter you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.
