A coefficient can multiply one or more variables raised to powers {term, algebra}. Terms can add.
simplification
To simplify terms with parentheses, first remove exponents outside parentheses by multiplying exponent by all term exponents, including exponents of 1. After removing parentheses, multiply term factors. Make term have fewest variables and coefficients.
If term has more than one constant or repeats same variable, first multiply coefficients, including signs, to obtain one coefficient. Then, for all variables, add exponents.
addition
To add or subtract terms, first put terms in simplest form. Then add coefficients of terms that have same variables with same exponents.
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