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Simplifying Expressions (1 of 2) WorksheetSimplifying Expressions (1 of 2) Worksheet
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Simplifying Expressions (1 of 2)

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In this simplifying expressions learning exercise, pupils combine like terms and complete 18 different problems. 

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CCSS: Designed
Concepts

equivalent expressions, like terms, simplifying expressions, variables

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expressions, variables, equivalent expression, like terms, math
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Grade
6th - 8th
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Math
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Common Core

6.EE.A.4

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