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Adding and Subtracting Polynomials Using Algebra Tiles
Scholars learn how using algebra tiles to add and subtract polynomials can model how to combine polynomials. They use their newfound knowledge to complete a worksheet of problems.
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The Meaning of Algebraic Expressions
Students define equations and expressions. In this algebra lesson, students review important vocabulary words to do with equations and solving problems. They simplify equations and expressions using addition, subtraction, multiplication...
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Homework: Writing Two-Step Equations
In this writing two-step equations worksheet, students translate word sentences into algebraic problems. Afterward, they use algebra to solve two-step equations containing one variable. This one-page worksheet contains two examples and...
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Simplification
In this simplification worksheet, students solve and complete 20 different algebraic expressions. They simplify each expression given in all three parts of the sheet by combining like terms. Then, students write each answer in the lowest...
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Variable Expressions
In this variable expressions worksheet, students solve variable expressions. They write algebraic expressions. This one-page worksheet contains 10 multiple-choice problems. Answers are provided.
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Algebraic Fractions
Learn ways to simplify algebraic fractions with a video that reviews how to simplify rational expressions by canceling common factors and how to add and subtract simple rational expressions. A worksheet tests pupils' understanding of the...
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 5: Rational Functions and Expressions
Where do those asymptotes come from? Learners graph, simplify, and solve rational functions in the fifth module of a 10-part series. Beginning with graphing, pupils determine the key characteristics of the graphs including an in-depth...
Illustrative Mathematics
Ice Cream
Algebra learners can always relate to ice cream. In this case, a carton of ice cream has been at room temperature for t minutes. Given an expression for the temperature of the ice cream, it is up to your number crunchers to rearrange the...
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Algebra II Review: Exponential Functions and Logarithms
For this Algebra II review: exponential functions and logarithms worksheet, students solve 19 problems, including making graphs, simplifying and evaluating.
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Rise Over Run
In this rise over run worksheet, students solve and complete 2 different problems that include determining the rise over run for a race ran. First, they use the information in the table to graph each person's performance using a...
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Basic Algebra and Graphing for Electric Circuits
In this electronics instructional activity, students evaluate mathematical expressions to complete 16 short answer and problem solving questions.
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Stories That Formulas Tell
Learn the stories a formula holds. An interesting lesson takes a unique approach to teach how to use formulas. Beginning with a formula, learners predict what the variables stand for and then use the formula to make calculations and tell...
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 1: Sequences
Take steps into sequences. An 11-lesson unit builds upon pupils' previous understanding of writing expressions to develop the idea of sequences. The resource explores both arithmetic and geometric sequences using recursive and explicit...
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Evaluation Expressions
High schoolers explore algebraic expressions in this Algebra I lesson. They evaluate expressions using paper and pencil and then use the TI-83 to provide immediate reinforcements.
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Number and Consecutive Integer Problems
In this word problem instructional activity, student solve 32 number and consecutive integer problems. Students use variables and algebraic reasoning to solve each problem.
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Simplifying Rational Expressions
In this rational expression worksheet, students simplify rational expressions. Explanations and examples are provided. This two-page worksheet contains 20 problems, with answers listed at the end of the document.
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Simplifying Rational Expressions
In this rational expressions worksheet, 9th graders identify and solve 20 different problems that include simplifying various types of rational expressions. First, they define and describe a rational expression and how to find its...
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Regents Exam Questions A.A.2: Expressions
In this writing expressions worksheet, students solve 2 multiple choice questions. Students write an equation given a sentence and write a sentence given an equation.
Mathematics Assessment Project
Sidewalk Stones
One block, two blocks, white blocks, gray blocks. In the high school assessment task, learners investigate patterns of sidewalk stones to develop a quadratic expression for each colored block. Young mathematicians then use the expression...
Mathematics Assessment Project
Generating Polynomials from Patterns
Patterns and polynomials go hand in hand. Budding mathematicians analyze sequences of dot diagrams to discover the patterns in the number of white dots and black dots. They use the identified patterns to write and simplify a polynomial...
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Fundamental Algebraic Skills
In this fundamental algebraic skills worksheet, students solve 11 various problems that include various algebraic skills. First, they use the coded wheel to answer 2 questions about a message. Then, students substitute the given numbers...
Math Mammoth
Rules With Subtraction
In this subtraction worksheet, learners simplify subtraction equations containing two to four terms. They write expressions for a given verbal sentence. This one-page contains approximately 25 problems.
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Writing Algebraic Expressions for Words
Young scholars explore the concept of algebraic expressions. In this algebraic expressions lesson, students convert pictures and word problems into algebraic expressions. Young scholars play a game where they tell the algebraic...
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Scoring Guide for the Algebra 2/Trigonometry Test Sampler
High schoolers take an Algebra II/Trigonometry sample test. In this Algebra II/Trigonometry sample sample test activity, students take a sample test for Algebra 2/Trigonometry. High schoolers solve 39 multiple choice/short answer...