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.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Practice With Multiplication of Rational Expressions
Exercises are provided for practice with multiplying rational expressions containing variables.
OER Commons
Oer Commons: Reviewing the Properties of Addition
Students review the properties of addition and write an example for each. Then they apply the properties to simplify numerical expressions.
Other
Math Mistakes: Common Trigonometry Mistakes
Learn from other student's mistakes by reviewing examples of the following Trigonometry topics: values of trigonometric functions, values of inverse trigonometric functions, solving triangles, simplifying trigonometric expressions, and...
Wyzant
Wyzant: What Is Simplifying?
This site from WyzAnt explores what simplifying is, as well as how to simplify a variety of algebraic equations. Content focuses on simplifying multiple signs, combining like terms, simplifying multiplication, distributing a number or...
Other
Chili Math: Combining Like or Similar Terms
Explains how to simplify algebraic expressions by combining like terms. Provides numerous examples.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Simplifying Expressions With Exponents
A detailed look at how to simplify expressions with exponents and how to apply the rules for exponents. Lots of examples included. The third page provides an interactive widget to use for simplifying expressions with exponents.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Simplify Absolute Value Expressions
Learners explore the concept of absolute value. The tutorial examines how to simplify expressions with absolute value. The activity includes definitions and examples with detailed solutions.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Dividing Polynomials
Math Forum offers an example of how to simplify a complex rational expression by factoring.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Symbolic Math Guide App
This App helps students learn and practice problem-solving strategies by providing transformations for various types of computational problems. Simplify expressions solving equations, compute derivatives, and more.
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.
The Math League
The Math League: Introduction to Algebra
This introduction offers help on a variety of topics in algebra, such as variables, expressions, equations, and simplifying.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Aplus Math: Online Order of Operations Worksheets
Create customized interactive online order of operations worksheets. Each problem set is comprised of ten questions. Select "Get answers" to have the problem set instantly graded. Find out what percentage of your answers were correct, as...
Other
Dans Math: Lessons: Beginning Algebra
College professor Dan Bach offers a review of basic algebra concepts complete with definitions, explanations, and examples. Topics include simplifying expressions, solving linear equations, and graphing.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
A tutorial as an introduction to polynomials. Basic terminology and simple algebraic manipulations. Offers discussions and practice exercises with answers and explanations.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Millionaire Radicals
In a format like TV's "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," students answer math questions about radicals to earn points and help their group win the game. Teachers need to create their own question bank, which allows this game to be used for...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Nested Fractions
Simplify rational expressions that contain rational expressions within their numerators or denominators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Factors and Fractions
Students show comprehension of basic arithmetic skills. The online test assesses scholars on factors and fractions. Topics include simplifying fractions, finding the greatest common factor, and evaluating expressions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Combining Like Terms With Rational Coefficients
Practice combining like terms for expressions that have rational coefficients. This requires adding and subtracting fractions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or...
Doina Popovici
Math Play: Square Roots Millionaire Game
Show off your knowledge of radicals with this online game. Game requires students to add, subtract, multiply, divide, simplify, estimate, and graph expressions with radicals.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Simplify Using the Distributive Property
A short tutorial is presented to explain how the distributive property is used to simplify expressions. Students can practice the concept using the online worksheet provided.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Simplifying Using the Distributive Property
Students investigate how to simplify using the distributive property. The resource consists of lessons with examples, an expression simplifying calculator, and a worksheet to check for comprehension.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Multiplying Polynomials
A tutorial that shows you how to multiply polynomials and how to use the FOIL method when multiplying binomials.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Combining Like Terms
Simplify algebraic expressions by combining like terms. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.