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The Distributive Property

For Teachers 6th - 8th
MIddle schoolers use the distributive property to combine terms in six expressions. They write nine expressions in simplest form. Middle schoolers perform one mental math problem, describing how they would solve the multiplication mentally.
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Evaluate Using Power Rule

For Students 9th - 10th
For this algebra worksheet, students solve exponential logarithmic equations. They find the base or the exponent of the problem using logarithmic properties. There are 5 questions with an answer key.
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Worksheet Chapter 5 College Prep Algebra

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students evaluate algebraic expressions, simplify exponents, write numbers in scientific notation, perform division of equations, and find the area of given problems. This worksheet contains 75 problems and an...
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The Power of Algebra

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore patterns. They look for patterns in number problems and use algebra as a means of solving general problems. Students devise a strategy to solve the number problem.
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Powers

For Students 9th
In this powers worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different equations that involve powers. They distribute when necessary and simplify each equation. Then, students add the powers in each to complete their answers.
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Algebra: Introduction to Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders, in an introductory algebra class, code and decode messages using substitution ciphers. Role-playing as mathematicians, they work in groups to decipher several messages, one of which translates to "math is awesome."
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PEMDAS: Order of Operations

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Learners complete algebraic equations. They learn the algebraic order of operations and the acronym, PEMDAS, to help them remember the correct order of operations. Pupils complete algebraic equations using the order of operations.
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Virginia Department of Education

Complex Numbers

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Build on your class' understanding of real numbers as they begin working with complex numbers. Pupils begin with an exploration of i and the patterns in the powers of i. After developing a definition for i, they simplify complex number...
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Translating Word Expressions to Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this translating worksheet, students read a word sentence, and then translate it to an algebraic equation. Fifteen problems are provided on this one-page worksheet. Answers are provided on the right-side of the page.
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Algebra Worksheet: Number systems

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
This worksheet was originally created for a college level algebra class. It does contain some interesting questions about number and quantity that are important for algebra learners to understand. Natural numbers, integers, rational,...
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Evaluating Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve expressions when given values of variables. Expressions require students to multiply, divide, and raising answers to powers.
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Order of Operations

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders practice using the Order of Operations to simplify algebraic expressions. They start with some basic operations and move into gradual harder problems to bring to the level of mastery.
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Algebra 1: Simplifying Radicals

For Teachers 8th - 9th Standards
After discussing the difference between rational and irrational numbers, the class pratices simplifying, adding, and subtracting radical expressions. They play a game which involves passing around cards until they have matching hands of...
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EngageNY

Multi-Step Problems—All Operations

For Teachers 6th Standards
Harness the power of algebra to solve problems. Young mathematicians learn to work out multi-step problems by applying algebraic techniques, such as solving equations and proportions. They use tape diagrams to model the problem to finish...
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EngageNY

The Power of Exponential Growth

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
How do you make a penny grow to $5,000 in just 15 days? Use the examples in this lesson to explore the concept of exponential growth and its comparison to linear models. Pupils come to understand that exponential growth eventually...
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Power Word Problems

For Students 10th
In this powers instructional activity, 10th graders solve 10 different word problems that include various expressions with powers. First, they write an expression for volume of a cube that has a certain width, length, and height. Then,...
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Exponents Worksheet: 2 of 2

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Not the most attractive instructional activity, but useful nonetheless. A chart is displayed for mathematicians to fill in the power, base number, exponent, the repeated multiplication problem, and the total value. They complete this...
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Algebra 2 & Trigonometry Practice: Properties of Logarithms #2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this logarithm worksheet, high schoolers solve 10 multiple choice and short answer problems.  Students simplify logarithmic expressions and expand single logarithms using logarithm properties.
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Algebra 2 & Trigonometry Practice: Properties of Logarithms #4

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this logarithms worksheet, students determine if 11 statements are always, sometimes, or never true. Students determine if expressions are always, sometimes, or never true using logarithm properties.
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Algebraic Word Expression Virtual Worksheet

For Students 7th - 9th
In this algebraic word expression worksheet, students write each word equation in symbol form. They complete 21 expressions on-line and print the pages as needed.
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Powers with Zero and Negative Exponents

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra learning exercise, students identify the properties of exponents. They solve problems with a power of zero and negative integers. There are 7 questions with an answer key.
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Simplifying Expressions (Multiplication and Division)

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders simplify algebraic expressions using multiplication and division to combine like items and solve for the variable. They work with inverse operations to solve equations with guided practice. Students complete various...
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Holiday Algebra

For Students 8th - 10th
Students use expansion and properties of power to identify the given initials of songs. In this word problem worksheet, students write  the  initials out using the exponents to find out how many words there are. There are 17 questions...
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Algebra 1: Evaluating Expressions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover how to apply the order of operations to evaluating algebraic expressions. In pairs, they solve problems by placing the order of operations steps in correct order. As an exit slip, students write paragraphs about an...