Simplifying Expressions
Grade 7th Grade · Math · 78 min· Cc 7.ee.1
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can simplify algebraic expressions by combining like terms and using the distributive property.
Warm-Up Video
Math with Mr. J · 7:12
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions with Parentheses: A Beginner’s Guide | Algebra | Math with Mr. J
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
When simplifying algebraic expressions with parentheses, always use the distributive property to remove the parentheses before combining like terms.
- 2
When distributing a number to an expression in parentheses, multiply the number by each term inside the parentheses, paying attention to signs.
- 3
When writing simplified expressions, list variable terms first, in order from greatest to least exponents, then list constant terms last.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Simplify the following expression: 5 + 3(2x - 4)”
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