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Illustrative Mathematics

Writing Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Practice writing algebraic expressions from written phrases. The objective is to consider two seemingly similar phrases, write them as algebraic expressions, and then simplify using the order of operations. Learners are challenged to...
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Math Solutions

Dr. Seuss Comes to Middle School Math Class

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
If you think Dr. Seuss has no place in a math classroom, then take a look at this resource. Based on the classic children's book Green Eggs and Ham, this sequence of activities engages children learning to model real-world contexts...
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5280 Math

Multiplication Table Algebra

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Patterns, patterns, everywhere! Young scholars examine the multiplication table to identify patterns. Their exploration leads to an understanding of the difference of squares and sum of cubes by the completion of the algebra project.
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Illustrative Mathematics

The Physics Professor

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Help mathematicians see that a formula found in a physics book has an algebraic structure. Though the formula given in the resource looks complicated, learners are to break down the expressions and interpret each part separately....
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Illustrative Mathematics

An Integer Identity

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Challenge algebra learners to use the difference of cubes to solve this problem. Once your charges have taken out the factor (a - b), combined the like terms and set them equal to zero, the problem becomes a factorable quadratic...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Complex number patterns

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Start off with the definition of the imaginary number i, then have your class practice simplifying expressions involving powers of i and look for patterns. See how the cyclic nature of powers of i translate to sums of powers of i.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Combined Fuel Efficiency

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Practice simplifying complex fractions and long division of polynomials with this brief exercise. These four questions make a challenging warm-up activity or a short, but comprehensive, follow-up after a detailed lesson on algebraic...
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial offers definitions, examples, and practice problems for looking at various components of terms and for simplifying algebraic expressions.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Simplifying Radical Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find a quick, concise but complete explanation of how to simplify radical expressions. Examples are given and clearly explained.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Algebraic Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Twenty-six problems cover a variety of topics applied to writing, simplifying, solving and evaluating algebraic expressions. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the...
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Teachers Choice: Simplifying Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Add and Subtract Algebraic Expressions

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Information is given on how to add and subtract algebraic expressions. Also included is information on terms, coefficients, and like terms, as well as examples to demonstrate how to simplify.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Multiplying Algebraic Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Several examples are demonstrated on how to multiply algebraic expression through distribution.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Division of Algebraic Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Dividing algebraic expressions is demonstrated with several examples. Methods as simple as using reciprocals are shown, as well as using long division to divide polynomial expressions.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Web Math: Simplifying a Term Involving Exponents

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This WebMath site offers assistance with simplifying algebraic terms involving exponents or powers.
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J Coffman

Joseph Coffman's Lecture Notes: Algebraic Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The tutorial investigates algebraic expressions through definitions, properties, and examples. Topics include order of operations, evaluating expressions, and simplifying expressions. Students can check their understanding of the concept...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Algebraic Expressions Review

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
LearnCheck is used to review simplifying expressions, evaluating expressions, and translating expressions.
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Purple Math

Purplemath: Adding & Subtracting Rational Expressions: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Finding common denominators is no problem with Purplemath. Use this lesson to learn how to add and subtract rational expressions with these great examples.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Simplifying (Or Reducing) Fractions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
At this site from the Oswego City School District, you can learn how to simplify fraction (rational expression) that contain monomials or higher degree polynomials. Reducing fractions is made easier with help from this page.
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Help Algebra

Help algebra.com: Simplifying Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn to simplify expressions using like terms, parentheses. Also learn the best way to work with a negative in the expression.
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Help Algebra

Help algebra.com: Simplifying Rational Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Introduction to Variable Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A tutorial that covers evaluating and simplifying different types of expressions. Find definitions and examples of exponential notation, order of operations, variables, and algebraic expressions, and complete practice exercises through...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Simplifying Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find a quick, concise explanation of simplifying expressions. Examples are given and clearly explained.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Evaluating Expressions Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Need assistance in evaluating a polynomial expression if you're given the values of all the variables? This "Calculator," from WyzAnt asks you to input the expression and the known values to be substituted in, and then displays the final...

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