False. The terms 5w² and 6w are not like terms and cannot be combined. 5w² + 6w is already in its simplest form. The mistake is treating unlike terms as like terms. — The chapter explains that like terms have the same letter-numbers (variables with same powers). 5w² has w² while 6w has w — these are different powers, so they are unlike terms and cannot be added.

5w² + 6w = 11w²

Question 16 of 27beginner🔍 AnalyzeTrue / False2 marks

$5w^2 + 6w = 11w^2$

Correct Answer

False. The terms $5w^2$ and $6w$ are not like terms and cannot be combined. $5w^2 + 6w$ is already in its simplest form. The mistake is treating unlike terms as like terms.

Exercise: Mind the Mistake, Mend the Mistake | Q: 8 | (Page Page 15)

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Explanation

The chapter explains that like terms have the same letter-numbers (variables with same powers). $5w^2$ has $w^2$ while $6w$ has $w$ — these are different powers, so they are unlike terms and cannot be added.

Solution Steps

Identify terms: $5w^2$ and $6w$
Check if like terms: $w^2 \neq w$
Unlike terms cannot be combined
Simplest form: $5w^2 + 6w$

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