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Arjun says: 'Two terms are like terms only if they have the same coefficient.'
Is Arjun correct?

Class 7Like and Unlike TermsAlgebra
  • AYes, coefficients must match
  • BNo, only the variable parts must match
  • CYes, both coefficient and variable must match
  • DNo, only the coefficients matter

Step-by-Step Solution

Like terms must have the same variable part with the same powers. Coefficients can be different, e.g. and are like terms. So Arjun is wrong.
Answer: B) No, only the variable parts must match

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