Curated OER
Equivalent Expressions A.11
Work those algebra skills! Learners solve equivalent expressions, compare given expressions, and determine their equivalency. This three-page worksheet contains twelve multi-step problems. Psst, this would be a perfect unit review.
Curated OER
Equivalent or Not Equivalent?
Algebra learners look at equivalent expressions in the context of three different operations: division, squaring, and absolute value. In comparing these values, they will identity when expressions are equivalent.
Waterloo Mathematics
Grade 7 Patterning and Algebra: Algebraic Expressions
Classmates solve 18 different problems that are mostly word problems that apply algebraic expressions. They draw different combinations of masses on a scale that would balance. They also simplify expressions and solve for x in a number...
Curated OER
Equivalent Expressions A.10
In this equivalent expressions worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 9 different multiple choice problems. First, they determine the expression that is equivalent to the given equation. Then, students write the diameter of a number...
PHET
Expression Exchange
Bank on your ability to write equivalent expressions. Scholars use an interactive to create expressions using coins. They then convert these to algebraic expressions and figure out how to evaluate them. A game with various difficulty...
Illustrative Mathematics
6.EE.4 Equivalent Expressions
Straight to the point, learners are asked to compare a set of five expressions, determine which are equivalent, and then write equivalent equations for those that do not have any. A benefit is that they will review using properties of...
Macquarie University
Factorizing Algebraic Expressions
In this comprehensive worksheet, mathematicians solve and complete various types of problems on factoring and using the quadratic formula. This worksheet also includes the use of factoring to simplify rational expressions. Overall, it...
Illustrative Mathematics
Rectangle Perimeter 2
While this activity is centered around expressions that represent the perimeter of a rectangle, it also hits at the fundamental concept of equivalent expressions, simplifing expressions, and like-terms. Classmates express their...
Math Flix
Countdown Challenge: Equivalent Expressions
Young mathematicians solve and complete eight different problems that include writing several equivalent expressions. They determine the number of tiles required to border around a square pool of the given dimensions. This terrific...
Curated OER
Simplifying Expressions (2 of 2)
This simple online resource is perfect for those just starting to simplify expressions. They solve by simplifying 12 expressions.
Curated OER
Simplifying Expressions (1 of 2)
In this simplifying expressions worksheet, pupils combine like terms and complete 18 different problems.
Curated OER
Substitute into Simple Expressions
Learners simplify simple equations. Using a maze game, young mathematicians speculate about the size of different algebraic values and what other equivalent expressions might look like. It is a nice beginning activity for introducing...
EngageNY
Equivalent Rational Expressions
Rational expressions are just fancy fractions! Pupils apply fractions concepts to rational expressions. They find equivalent expressions by simplifying rational expressions using factoring. They include limits to the domain of the...
Illustrative Mathematics
Ice Cream
Algebra learners can always relate to ice cream. In this case, a carton of ice cream has been at room temperature for t minutes. Given an expression for the temperature of the ice cream, it is up to your number crunchers to rearrange the...
EngageNY
Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
Five out of four people have trouble with fractions! After comparing simplifying fractions to simplifying rational expressions, pupils use the same principles to multiply and divide rational expressions.
Balanced Assessment
Transformation II
Develop a solid understanding of the manipulation of expressions to produce equivalent expressions. Given an expression, pupils rearrange it to create a new one. Their new functions must match the structure of the model expressions.
New Mexico State University
Agrinautica
Individuals play a computer game to terraform planets. Learners add plants, animals, fungi, and minerals to the planet surface by creating numerical expressions that represent the objects. After playing the game for a while, the class...
Curated OER
Equivalent Algebraic Expressions
This online learning exercise can be printed, projected on the board, or used as example problems for the class to solve. They write equivalent expressions for a set of given equations, 14 total. This page contains an answer link and...
Curated OER
Number Lines, Variables, Solving for One Variable
Review basic algebraic rules of addition of integers. Then have the class define a variable and explore methods of solving equations with one variable. They observe solving expressions using inverse operations and simplifying solutions....
EngageNY
Comparing Rational Expressions
Introduce a new type of function through discovery. Math learners build an understanding of rational expressions by creating tables and graphing the result.
Curated OER
Formulae
Learners complete a 24 page unit. They solve expressions by plugging in values, and translate words into algebraic equations. Included are: mixed operations, square roots, exponents and negative numbers. This resource provides a good...
EngageNY
Distributing Expressions
You know how to factor expressions; now it's time to go the opposite way. Scholars learn to write algebraic expressions in expanded form using the distributive property. A problem set helps them practice the skill.
EngageNY
Factoring Expressions
Factor in an informative resource when teaching about factoring. The 11th lesson in a 36-part module shows pupils how to factor algebraic expressions by applying the distributive property. Some of the problems involve expressions with...
Math Mammoth
Add and Subtract Rational Expressions With Unlike Denominators
The class solves 19 problems involving rational expressions. They find the least common denominator of fractions, make fractions equivalent and then add or subtract fractions containing rational expressions.