Simplifying Polynomials Teacher Resources

In this algebra instructional activity, students are asked to add and subtract polynomials by combining like terms and using the distributive properties correctly. There are 24 questions with an answer key.

How do you multiply complex numbers? The instructor in this video uses the FOIL method of multiplying binomials to multiply two complex numbers. She finishes the problem, by using prior knowledge of the definition of the imaginary unit,...

In this factoring worksheet, students combine like terms and simplify polynomials by factoring. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.

In this factoring activity, students combine like terms and factor polynomial equations by factoring. This one-page activity contains five problems.

If you can multiply binomials, you can factor trinomials! This is the premise for a lesson on factoring. Pupils look for patterns in the binomials they multiply and apply them in reverse. Examples include leading coefficients of one...

Learners add and subtract polynomials. In this polynomials assessment, students calculate ten questions using addition and subtraction. Learners use Lego manipulatives to create their own worksheet on polynomials.

Students participate in a lesson that focuses on the concepts of combining monomials to make polynomial expressions. They use algebra tiles to complete the exercises in the lesson. This is hands-on learning with successive problem...

Eighth graders investigate the concepts and combining them into polynomials. The teacher uses direct instruction for delivery. They can use Algebra to make this lesson hands-on for the benefit of kinesthetic learners.

In this algebra worksheet, students factor linear and non-linear equations. They combine like terms and solve for the unknown. There are 9 questions with an answer key.

Ninth graders add and subtract polynomials.  In this Algebra I lesson plan, 9th graders work practice problems as they view a PowerPoint presentation of the lesson plan.  Both the horizontal and vertical methods of addition and...

In this worksheet, learners identify the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. They solve polynomial functions and simplify expressions and equations. 

Patterns, patterns, everywhere! Young scholars examine the multiplication table to identify patterns. Their exploration leads to an understanding of the difference of squares and sum of cubes by the completion of the algebra project.

Math is fun with algebra tiles! Young mathematicians explore eight expressions involving the distributive property and use algebra tiles to expand simple expressions. The resource is perfect for both guided and independent practice.

This lesson plan walks students through the process of simplifying polynomials by combining like terms. It gives an assessment and ideas for remediation and extension as well as ways to manage behavior problems and reluctant learners.

Given verbal and symbolic representations of polynomial expressions, the student will simplify the expression.

Explains what like terms are and demonstrates how to simplify a polynomial. [3:37]

A great lesson on polynomials is found at this Purplemath resource. Provides a clear definition of what a polynomial is, tells how to tell what the different degrees of a polynomial are, and how to simplify polynomials by combining like...

[Free Registration/Login Required] By the end of this lesson, students will identify like terms. This will help students understand how to simplify polynomial expressions through the use of a graphic organizer.

A detailed explanation of polynomials and like terms is followed with many examples of how to add and subtract them. Lessons for the teacher as well as interactive examples for the students provide plenty of opportunities for practice....

Demonstrates how to add polynomials. Each polynomial is a trinomial. Practice problems available. [2:01]

Twenty-five problems present a variety of problems adding and subtracting polynomials. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution"...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students add and subtract polynomial expressions and simplify polynomials by combining like terms. Students can watch a video tutorial, explore guided...

Adding and subtracting polynomials is all about combining like terms. When the terms have two variables, it gets a little bit tricky to figure out which terms are like terms. In this article, we review some examples and give you a chance...

This video discusses types of polynomials, like terms, leading coefficients, degree of polynomial, and combining like terms. A variety of polynomials are analyzed to see what their different characteristics are. [5:47]