CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Simplification of Radical Expressions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to simplify different forms of radicals.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Matrix Algebra
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers simplifying matrix expressions using all the previously learned matrix operations.
Understanding Algebra
Understanding Algebra: Positive Integer Exponents
This is a simplified explanation about exponents along with a few rules for combining numbers with exponents.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students add and subtract polynomial expressions and simplify polynomials by combining like terms. Students can watch a video tutorial, explore guided...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Use this site to learn how to add and subtract algebraic fractions, even if there aren't common denominators. Provides plenty of examples.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Synonyms and Function Fictionary Using Ti Navigator
This activity will help students make sense of the idea of equivalence in Algebra. This is a fundamental concept behind simplifying expressions, a core topic in the curriculum. The graphical representation of a function can anchor...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Video Game Scores
Standard 5.OA.2 asks young scholars to "Write simple expressions that record calculations with numbers, and interpret numerical expressions without evaluating them." This task asks students to exercise both of these complementary skills,...
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Subtracting Real Numbers
A good refresher on how to perform subtraction with real numbers. Covers subtracting numbers with the same and different signs and simplifying expressions that have subtraction. View sample problems and complete practice exercises.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Simplifying Exponential Expressions
The laws of exponents are put to action in several examples. The examples demonstrate how to simplify expressions that contain both coefficients and variables.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Examining Algebraic Expressions: Lesson 1
This lesson demonstrates how to identify and label different parts of an algebraic expression. It is 1 of 5 in the series titled "Examining Algebraic Expressions."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Examining Algebraic Expressions: Lesson 2
This lesson demonstrates how to identify and label different parts of an algebraic expression. It is 2 of 5 in the series titled "Examining Algebraic Expressions."
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Simplify Rational Expressions: Common Binomial Factors
Factor the numerator and the denominator of a rational expression and cancel out common binomial terms. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Rational Equations Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to review solving rational equations. Examples are included.
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.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Integer Exponents
This tutorial will provide you with a definition of exponents and teach you how to simplify exponential expressions via numerous methods, examples, and video explanations. When finished reviewing the examples, complete practice problems...
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Simplifying Rational Expressions
The process of factoring and canceling is used to simplify, multiply, and divide rational expressions. Adding and subtracting rational expressions is also demonstrated, including finding common denominators.
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.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Roots
After defining roots (radicals), this resource focuses on square roots. Examples are given to demonstrate how to simplify, find principal roots, and gives several properties of square roots.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Simplifying Using the Foil Method
The distributive property is demonstrated using the FOIL method. (FOIL stands for First, Outer, Inner, and Last.) Several examples are given and students can practice using the online worksheet.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Exponential Properties Involving Quotients
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to apply basic properties of exponents in quotients.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Getting Rid of Parentheses
Resource explains how to simplify several types of expressions that contain expressions using the properties of addition and multiplication and applying the properties with the order of operations.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Operations With Radicals
The rules for how to simplify radicals and how to perform the operations of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing radicals are explained. A multiple-choice interactive quiz is provided for the students to test their knowledge of...
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.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Rational Exponents
In this tutorial, you will learn what a rational exponent is and how to complete many tasks involving them. Follow step-by-step instructions and examples, view video explanations, and hone your skills with several practice problems.