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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Combining Like Terms

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners define terminology used in simplifying equations. In this algebra lesson, students combine like terms to solve an equation. They use substitution, division, addition and subtractions to help simplify the equation. They multiply...
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Instructional Video7:00
Corbett Maths

Adding Algebraic Fractions

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
The process requires the combination of several concepts. A video shows how individuals need several concepts to add rational expressions. Pupils must remember they need to find common denominators, combine like terms, and use the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebraic Expressions

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, mathematicians identify important vocabulary related to solving equations. They create and simplify expressions and solve word problems. There are a total of 10 questions that provide a good review of the first...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Adding Like Terms

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra instructional activity, students simplify expressions by combining like terms. They differentiate between addition and multiplication. There are 24 questions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Simplifying Both Sides By Combining Like Terms, then Solving

For Teachers 9th - 11th
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...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Linear Equations

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this linear equations activity, students solve six linear equations and check their work. Then they translate the next 4 problems into an equation and solve those too. Students first combine like terms when necessary and then solve...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Solving Algebraic Problems

For Students 11th
In this algebra instructional activity, 11th graders work algebraic word problems, solve for the unknown and combine like terms. There are 10 multiple choice questions with an answer key.
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Assessment
Inside Mathematics

How Old Are They?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Here is a (great) lesson on using parentheses! The task requires the expression of ages using algebraic expressions, including the distributive property. Pupils use their expressions to determine the individual ages.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Polynomials Using Algebra Tiles

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students add and subtract polynomials. In this algebra lesson, students use algebra tiles to perform operation of polynomials. They model their problems and understand how to combine like terms using tiles.
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EngageNY

Graphing Systems of Equations

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Expand on learners' understanding of quadratic-linear systems. Building on the graphic understanding developed in the previous lesson, pupils learn algebraic methods of solving the systems. 
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Chapter 7 - Objective 4.1 - Factoring

For Students 10th - 11th
In this factoring worksheet, students combine like terms and simplify polynomials by factoring. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Use this activity for practice or review solving linear equations in one variable. Problems range from multiple-step problems involving parentheses and combining like terms, to word problems, to equations with no solution or infinitely...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
In this worksheet, learners identify the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. They solve polynomial functions and simplify expressions and equations. 
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Interactive
Curated OER

Solving Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve linear equations and expressions by combining like terms. There are 10 questions with an answer key.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Subtracting Monomials and Polynomials

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students subtract monomials and polynomials by combining like terms. In this advanced subtraction lesson plan, students define the rules and properties for subtraction of polynomials. They apply the rules for addition to help with the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Distributive Property

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve problems using the distributive property and combine like terms to simplify the expression or equation. There are 24 problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students are asked to add and subtract polynomials by combining like terms and using the distributive properties correctly. There are 24 questions with an answer key.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Multi-Step Inequalities

For Students 9th - 11th
In this inequalities instructional activity, students solve inequalities.  They graph solutions on  a number line.  Students solve problems by combining like terms, and using the distributive property.  Variables appear on both sides of...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Complex Numbers

For Students 9th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students simplify complex numbers ranging from performing basic operations to distribution with a few combine like terms. There are 44 questions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Equations Three Different Ways.

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve equations using 3 different methods. In this algebra lesson plan, students solve linear equations using the bar method, the GERMDAS method and the traditional method of combining like terms through multiplication,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Order of Operation

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems using the order of operation. In this algebra lesson, students factor, subtract, add and divide using the correct order to remove parentheses. They simplify expressions by combining like terms.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Distributive Property

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems using the distributive property. In this algebra lesson, students solve equations by multiplication and combining like terms. They graph their lines on the calculator.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Variables on Both Sides

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve equations with variables on both sides of the equations. In this algebra lesson plan, students use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to solve problems. They combine like terms and identify the unknown.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Systems Algebraically

For Students 8th - 11th
In this algebra lesson, students solve systems of equations. They solve using substitution and elimination. There are 10 questions.