To identify like terms, you look for terms that have the same variables raised to the same powers. 

The term \( 6y^6 \) contains:
- The variable \( y \) raised to the power of 6.

For a term to be a "like term" to \( 6y^6 \), it must also include the variable \( y \) raised to the same power (which is 6), regardless of its coefficient. For example:
- \( 3y^6 \)
- \( -5y^6 \)
- \( 12y^6 \)
- \( 0.5y^6 \)

These are like terms because they all have \( y^6 \), even though their coefficients (numbers in front) may differ.

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### Related questions:
1. What are like terms in an algebraic expression?
2. How do you combine like terms in an equation?
3. Can constants (numbers without variables) be considered like terms?
4. What happens when you add or subtract like terms?
5. How does this concept extend to polynomials with multiple variables?

### Tip: 
Always make sure the variables and their exponents match exactly when identifying like terms.

Understand how to identify like terms in algebra with the example 6y^6. This lesson covers the concept of like terms, focusing on exponents and variables. Ideal for students in Grades 6-8 learning basic algebra concepts.

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