Curated OER
Use the Distributive Property and Combine Like Terms #8
In this algebra practice worksheet, students examine 10 algebraic expressions and use the distributive properties and combine life terms to simplify each of them.
CK-12 Foundation
Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials: Adding Polynomials
Stack the like terms to add vertically. The resource contains a visual aid to help with the addition of polynomials using the vertical method. Pupils use the aid to calculate the sum of two polynomials.
Curated OER
Solving Linear Equations
Math whizzes read a series of slides describing steps to solving linear equations. They view a slide-show presentation. Each page, or slide, presents a different topic. Topics include: defining a linear equations, inverse operations,...
Curated OER
Solving Equations by Combining Like Terms
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders solve linear equations in which like variable terms must be combined. The one page interactive worksheet contains fifteen problems. Answers and a hint are provided.
Curated OER
College Prep Algebra, Simplifying Expressions
In this algebra worksheet, students use the distributive property to remove parenthesis. They combine like terms to simplify the expressions in 31 problems.
Curated OER
Basic Polynomial Operations
In this basic polynomial operations worksheet, students identify polynomials by degree and number of terms, and perform operations of addition, subtraction, and multplication. There are also a few critical thinking questions included....
Curated OER
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...
Curated OER
Solving Equations
In this solving equations learning exercise, students solve for x in 24 problems by combining like terms. All the equations involve addition and have only a single variable.
CCSS Math Activities
Smarter Balanced Sample Items: 8th Grade Math – Target D
Can learners determine solutions associated with lines? A slide presentation contains sample items for the Smarter Balanced 8th grade math Target D covering solving linear equations and systems of linear equations. Items illustrate the...
Curated OER
Combining Like Terms and Solving
In this combining like terms and solving worksheet, students combine terms in simple algebraic equations and solve for the unknown. When needed, students may observe step-by-step instructions to solve given equations. There are 20...
EngageNY
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
Need a unique approach to adding and subtracting polynomials? A helpful math lesson approaches the concept by relating polynomials to base 10. It encourages pupils to see each term as having a specific value, and therefore, they should...
Curated OER
Simplifying Expressions (1 of 2)
In this simplifying expressions learning exercise, pupils combine like terms and complete 18 different problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Multiplication of Polynomials by Binomials: Rainbows
Is it possible to use the distributive property with several terms? Learners multiply a polynomial by a binomial using the same method as with a monomial. The scholars distribute each term of the binomial to each term in the polynomial...
CK-12 Foundation
Sums and Differences of Single Variable Expressions: Algebraic Soup
Alphabet soup just got an upgrade. Pupils drag expressions from algebraic soup to indicate whether it is a like term to x or to y. Some challenge questions require combining the like terms to simplify expressions.
Curated OER
Simplifying Variable Expressions
In this combining like terms worksheet, students simplify 22 expressions. Seven of these expressions require students to use the distributive property.
Curated OER
Subtract Monomials
In this monomial subtraction worksheet, students must apply the properties of combining like terms accurately. There are ten subtraction equations.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Unit 6 Math Vocabulary Cards (Grade 6)
Fifty-eight flashcards make up a set designed to reinforce math vocabulary. Within the set, you'll find bold-faced word cards as well as definition cards that offer a labeled example. Terms include base, percent, theoretical probability,...
National Security Agency
A Balancing Act: Solving Multi-Step Equations
Wow! Put on that thinking cap and solve multi-step equations. To solve equations, learners review the use of the distributive property and combining like terms. This three-day activity comes with about 20 pages of worksheets, warm-ups,...
Curated OER
Adding Like Terms
In this algebra worksheet, students simplify expressions by combining like terms. They differentiate between addition and multiplication. There are 24 questions.
Curated OER
Combining Like Terms
In this combining like terms learning exercise, 9th graders solve and complete 10 different problems that include like terms. First, they identify the like terms in each equation. Then, students add all like terms together, making sure...
Curated OER
Simplify Expression
In this distributive property worksheet, students use the distributive property to simplify expressions by combining like terms. Students simplify 10 problems.
Curated OER
Simplifying Both Sides By Combining Like Terms, then Solving
Learners solve equations with variable on both sides of the equal sign. For this algebra lesson, students combine like terms using opposite signs. They solve for the desired variable using addition, multiplication, division and...
Curated OER
Applying Properties to Variables
Eighth graders combine like terms in this properties of variables lesson plan. Using named items (stars, moons and hearts), they combine like terms using variables. They use the distributive property to combine like terms. Finally, they...
McGraw Hill
Adding and Subtracting Radicals
Help remove some of the confusion surrounding the addition and subtraction of radical numbers with this set skills practice problems. Taken straight from the pages of a math text book, this resource provides learners with numerous...