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Simplify expressions and Combine Like Terms
Students will use the distributive property to simply expressions by removing parentheses from the expression. Like terms will then be combined to completely simplify the expression.
Math Stars
Math Stars: a Problem-Solving Newsletter Grade 8
You've just hit the jackpot of integrating math problems and riddles with this jumbo-sized resource! Written as a newsletter, scroll through 35 pages of puzzles and quality problems to engage and encourage your learners to inquire and...
Curated OER
Expressions and Equations
Develop understanding of algebraic expressions and equations by having your class define examples of each. The class discusses how parentheses affect the order of operations and learn how to solve for x. A variety of examples are used.
Curated OER
Evaluating Expressions
In this expression worksheet, pupils substitute values for given variables and then simplify the equation. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems, with answers.
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Multiplying Rational Expressions
In this rational expression worksheet, students simplify rational expressions. They write the product and quotient in lowest terms. This two-page worksheet contains five problems.
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Expressions
For this expressions worksheet, students solve and complete 16 different problems related to various expressions. First, they define each of the listed terms and know each given property. Then, students state the order of operations and...
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Substitution And Evaluation
In this substitution and evaluation instructional activity, students solve and complete 22 different problems that include using the substitution method of variables. First, they evaluate each expression for the given variable. Then,...
Curated OER
Adding & Subtracting (Combining) Integers
Maintain a positive atmosphere in your math class with this fun lesson on adding and subtracting integers. After first explaining the rules for combining positive and negative numbers, this resource uses a comic strip to guide students...
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Distributive Property
In this distributive property worksheet, students solve and complete 22 different equations that include applying the distributive property to each one. First, they simplify each expression listed by applying the distributive property....
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Multiply Rational Expressions
In this algebra learning exercise, students solve rational expressions using multiplication. They cancel out common factors and simplify the expression. There are 28 questions with an answer key.
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Expressing Fractions in Lowest Terms
In this fraction worksheet, students express fractions in their lowest terms. This one-page worksheet contains forty fractions to be reduced. Answers are provided at the bottom of the page.
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Multiplying Radical Expressions
In this algebra worksheet, students multiply 4 radical expressions. They simplify 6 expressions by factoring out perfect squares. Students combine multiplication and simplification on three problems.
Curated OER
Simplify Radicals
Learners are introduced to the concept of radicals and how to use them in various situations. They review rational and irrational numbers while simplifying different number sentences. They also practice factoring perfect squares.
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...
Virginia Department of Education
Exponents and Radicals
What is that fraction doing as an exponent? Fun math games prompt learners to practice evaluating radical expressions and expressions containing rational exponents, both in groups and individually.
Willow Tree
Multiplying and Dividing Monomials
Apply the power of mathematics to the power expressions. The lesson gives examples of expressions that utilize each of the exponent rules to simplify. Once seeing the exponent rules individually, scholars combine them to simplify an...
Kent State University
How Does that Work?
Sixth and seventh graders explore algebra word problems. They work with a partner to solve word problems distributed by e-mail. Learners simplify mathematical expressions following a "think aloud" algebra strategy modeled by the teacher....
Mathematics Assessment Project
Arithmetic with Polynomials and Rational Expressions
It all starts with arithmetic. An educational resource provides four items to use in summative assessments. The items reflect the basic skill level required by the standards in the domain and are designed to have pupils reason abstractly...
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 4: Rational Functions
Time to study the most sensible function — rational functions! The seven-lesson unit develops the concept of a rational function through a connection to rational numbers and fractions. Scholars graph functions, solve equations, and...
Curated OER
Simplifying Radicals
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students simplify radicals and radical expressions involving multiplication and division. The one page worksheet contains a combination of nine multiple choice and free response questions. ...
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Review of Algebraic and Numeric Expressions
For this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders follow the order of operations to evaluate numeric and algebraic expressions and use the distributive property to simplify algebraic expressions. The two page worksheet contains twenty-six...
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Rational Expressions: Add and Subtract
In this algebra worksheet, students simplify rational expressions. Some have like, unlike, and quadratic denominators. There are 26 questions.
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Easy Worksheet: Simplifying Radical Expressions 2
In this simplifying radical expressions worksheet, students solve 18 short answer problems. Students multiply and simplify radical expressions involving integers and rational numbers.
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Eight Simplify Radical Expressions Problems
In this radical expressions worksheet, students simplify eight expressions contains radicals, variables, and exponents. Students should be familiar with factoring quadratics in order to complete this worksheet.