Curated OER
The Distributive Property
In this Algebra I instructional activity, 9th graders use the distributive property to simplify algebraic expressions. The one page instructional activity contains two multiple choice problems. Answers are provided.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
This tutorial offers definitions, examples, and practice problems for looking at various components of terms and for simplifying algebraic expressions.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Homework Help Independent Practice: Simplifying Polynomials
Get independent practice working with simplifying polynomials. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.
Math.com
Math.com: The Basics of Algebra: Simplifying
Students learn how to simplify algebraic expressions. A learning tutorial and practice problems to check for comprehension of the algebra concepts are included.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
This site gives a short interactive quiz which allows students to self-assess their understanding of the concept of simplifying algebraic expressions.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Fraction Operations, Rates, Ratios
Twenty-five problems presented on the topics: evaluating expression with fractional values, fraction operations, rates, and ratios. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of...
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Simplifying Expressions
Learn to simplify expressions using like terms, parentheses. Also learn the best way to work with a negative in the expression.
Math.com
Math.com: The Basics of Algebra Unit Quiz
The unit quiz consists of eight matching questions that examine algebraic expressions and laws of exponents. Solutions are provided.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Simplifying Multiple Signs
A review of the rules of simplifying expressions that contain multiple positive and negative signs. An online worksheet is available for practice.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Exponents of Polynomials Worksheet
Twenty practice problems are presented where polynomials (mostly binomials) in parenthesis are raised to number exponents. Each of the questions has a step-by-step solution for the student to see after completing the work on their own....
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Simplifying Expressions
Find a quick, concise explanation of simplifying expressions. Examples are given and clearly explained.
Other
Teachers Choice: Simplifying Expressions
Learn about simplifying algebraic expressions at this complete "how to" website. Detailed descriptions with examples and a downloadable file that let's you practice your skills.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Equivalent Fractions
The concept of equivalent fractions is applied to algebraic expressions. Examples of how to simplify expressions are included, along with when to stop simplifying. Includes practice problems.