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Chapter 7 - Objective 3.1 Factor
In this factoring worksheet, learners combine like terms and factor polynomial equations by factoring. This one-page worksheet contains five problems.
Illustrative Mathematics
Coupon Versus Discount
All too often stores give coupons for an item, but when you go into buy it, the item is on discount. The store won’t take the coupon if the discount is used. So what do you do, use the coupon or take the discount? This activity helps...
Curated OER
Solving Equations with the Variable on Both Sides
In this online math worksheet, students solve equations which have the variable on both sides. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific teaching...
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Binomial Multiplication
Learners explore binomial multiplication through the use of technology. Using a graphing calculator, you pupils enter the binomial expression into Y1, multiply the binomials and enter that result into Y2, and combine like terms and enter...
Curated OER
Solving Single-Variable Equations Part II, Simplifying
Seventh graders explore the concept of solving single-variable equations. In this solving single-variable equations lesson, 7th graders discuss how to simplify both sides of an equation. Students discuss using parenthesis and the...
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Solving Linear Systems by Linear Combinations
This worksheet offers six problems to practice solving simultaneous equations using the method of elimination. Start with systems that require multiplying only one of the equations. Then move to systems which require multiplying both...
Curated OER
The Distributive Property
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.
Inside Mathematics
How Old Are They?
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.
Curated OER
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
Define, simplify, add, and subtract polynomials. Identify the degrees of a polynomial. Determine if a polynomial is a monomial, a binomial, or a trinomial. Then look at simplifying a polynomial by combining the coefficient values of like...
EngageNY
An Appearance of Complex Numbers 2
Help the class visualize operations with complex numbers with a lesson that formally introduces complex numbers and reviews the visualization of complex numbers on the complex plane. The fifth installment of a 32-part series reviews the...
Curated OER
Solving Two Steps Equations
Students solve two steps equations. In this algebra worksheet, students follow specific steps to solve 2 steps equations. The steps are written out nicely for each student to follow along. This worksheet is a good guide for students...
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Solving Algebraic Problems
In this algebra 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.
Curated OER
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials Using Algebra Tiles
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.
Curated OER
Simplifying Expressions (Multiplication and Division)
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...
Curated OER
Benchmark Review
Young scholars review inverse, negative integers and order of operation. In this algebra instructional activity, students combine like terms and solve linear equations by multiplying and dividing by the inverse of an integer. They...
Curated OER
Factorize
In this algebra worksheet, students factor linear and non-linear equations. They combine like terms and solve for the unknown. There are 9 questions with an answer key.
Curated OER
Simplifying Expressions
Students simplify expressions by combining like terms. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite addition and subtraction equations using the correct terminology. They use Algeblocks to model and solve these expressions. They simplify the...
Curated OER
Reciprocals
Students factor rational expressions using their reciprocals. In this algebra lesson, students simplify rational equations by factoring the fraction vy its reciprocal. They use the distributive property and solve combining like terms.
Curated OER
Solving Equations
In this Algebra II activity, 11th graders use the properties of equality to solve multi-step equations in one variable. The tow page activity contains explanation, guided examples, and fifteen practice problems. Answers are not included.
Illustrative Mathematics
Firefighter Allocation
Creating equations with one variable to solve real-world-type problems is a key skill any algebra learner needs to master. Here the focus is on realizing that one can write the equation in different ways depending upon how one...
Curated OER
Inequalities lesson 4
Seventh graders graph solutions for inequalities on a number line. They solve problems combining like terms inequalities in one variable. Students check solutions to combining like terms inequalities in one variable.
Curated OER
It's a Party! Solving Multi-step Equations
Students explore the concept of multi-step equations. In the multi-step equation lesson, students solve equations by the 'party method'. Students make a flip book that shows the steps in solving multi-step equations.
Alabama Learning Exchange
"Like Terms", I Add Them
Ninth graders add and subtract polynomials. In this Algebra I lesson plan, 9th graders work practice problems as they view a PowerPoint presentation of the lesson plan. Both the horizontal and vertical methods of addition and...
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Y-Intercept and Slope Intercept Form
Alegebra amateurs identify the slope and the y-intercept given a linear equation in slope-intercept form by correctly completing some in class problems. They write the linear equation in slope-intercept form that corresponds to the given...