Simplify Expressions Worksheet

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What is the process of combining like terms in an expression?

Back

Combining like terms involves adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. This simplifies the expression.

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Simplify the expression: p + 4p + p + p

Back

7p

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

Back

To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form by combining like terms and eliminating unnecessary parts.

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Simplify the expression: 9s + 6 - 6 + 5s

Back

14s

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What are like terms?

Back

Like terms are terms that have the same variable and exponent. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms.

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Simplify the expression: -c - 4c

Back

-5c

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What is the coefficient in the term 7x?

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The coefficient is the number in front of the variable, which in this case is 7.

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Simplify the expression: -9w - 6w + 7 + 10w

Back

-5w + 7

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What is a variable in an algebraic expression?

Back

A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation.

Front

Simplify the expression: 1v - 1 + 7 + 2v

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3v + 6