Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Expressions in the Real World
Use real world examples to evaluate and solve expressions.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Exploring the Distributive Property
Sixth graders will use area models and expressions to help build a solid foundation of how the distributive property works.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Exploring Exponents
Learning about exponents helps students think about and understand expressions.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Multiplication Principle
Multiplying on both sides of an equation is demonstrated with several examples. The resource also includes dividing on both sides in order to solve an equation.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Simplifying Expressions
Learn to simplify expressions using like terms, parentheses. Also learn the best way to work with a negative in the expression.
Math.com
Math.com: The Basics of Algebra Unit Quiz
The unit quiz consists of eight matching questions that examine algebraic expressions and laws of exponents. Solutions are provided.
Wyzant
Wyzant: What Is Simplifying?
This site from WyzAnt explores what simplifying is, as well as how to simplify a variety of algebraic equations. Content focuses on simplifying multiple signs, combining like terms, simplifying multiplication, distributing a number or...
Wyzant
Wyzant: Exponents of Polynomials Worksheet
Twenty practice problems are presented where polynomials (mostly binomials) in parenthesis are raised to number exponents. Each of the questions has a step-by-step solution for the student to see after completing the work on their own....
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Opposites
Find a quick, concise explanation of the property of opposites. Several examples are given and clearly explained.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Simplifying Expressions
Find a quick, concise explanation of simplifying expressions. Examples are given and clearly explained.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Division of Algebraic Expressions
Dividing algebraic expressions is demonstrated with several examples. Methods as simple as using reciprocals are shown, as well as using long division to divide polynomial expressions.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Multiplying Algebraic Expressions
Several examples are demonstrated on how to multiply algebraic expression through distribution.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Equivalent Expressions and Equations
Dr. Math at the Math Forum explains the difference between equivalent expressions and equivalent equations.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Simplifying With Parentheses
Explains, with worked examples, how to simplify expressions which involve parentheses and variables, including how to take a negative through the parentheses.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Add and Subtract Algebraic Expressions
Information is given on how to add and subtract algebraic expressions. Also included is information on terms, coefficients, and like terms, as well as examples to demonstrate how to simplify.
Other
Quick Math: Algebra Simplify
This QuickMath algebra site simplifies an advanced expression that you enter and gives answer.