Answer:
Two mathematical terms are alike (not alike) , if they have same (different) variables & in same (different) mathematical treatment.
Step-by-step explanation:
Two mathematical terms are alike, if they have same variables & in same mathematical treatment.
Eg : 2 xy , 5 xy. These are alike, as they have product of x & y being multiplied with constants.
They can be added, subtracted by adding or subtracting their constants.
2 xy + 5 xy = (2 + 5) xy = 7 xy
5 xy - 2 xy = ( 5- 2 ) xy = 3 xy