Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Adding Like Terms
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains adding like terms, including terms with signs and terms within parentheses. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems....
Purple Math
Purplemath: Multiplying Simple Polynomials
This Purplemath tutorial shows three methods for multiplying polynomials: distribution, FOIL, and columns.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Combining Like Terms With Negative Coefficients
Simplify algebraic expressions by combining like terms. Coefficients on some terms are negative. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Practice: Combining Like Terms With Negative Coefficients
A practice quiz on combining like terms where there are negative coefficients. Includes hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Combining Like Terms With Negative Coefficients and Distribution
A practice quiz on combining like terms where there are negative coefficients. Includes hints.
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Multi Step Equations With Like Terms
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson, students learn how to solve multi-step equations by combining like terms. Students examine guided notes, review example problems, watch instructional...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Are We Alike?
Sixth graders combine like terms and simplify expressions with multiple terms and variables.
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Combining Like Terms With Negative Coefficients & Distribution
Practice combining like terms using the distributive property. These problems involve adding and subtracting negative numbers.
Other
Chili Math: The Distributive Property of Multiplication Over Addition
The distributive property of multiplication over addition allows us to eliminate the grouping symbol, usually in the form of parenthesis. Illustrates the basic pattern or formula and how to apply it.
Other
Nearpod: Solving Linear Equations in One Variable
In this lesson plan, 8th graders will learn how to solve linear equations in one variable including equations with one solution, no solution, and infinite solutions.
Other
Nearpod: Solving Equations: Combining Like Terms
In this lesson on solving equations, 8th graders will learn how to solve equations by combining like terms.
Other
Nearpod: Solving Equations: The Distributive Property
In this lesson on solving equations with the distributive property, 8th graders will learn how to solve equations by combining like terms after using the distributive property.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
By collecting like terms, the process of adding and subtracting polynomials is demonstrated. Two methods are shown.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Simplifying Expressions
Learn to simplify expressions using like terms, parentheses. Also learn the best way to work with a negative in the expression.
Help Algebra
Algebra Help: Operations With Polynomials
This article gives an overview for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing polynomials. Examples are given, but more importantly, they are accompanied with explanations of why the process worked.
Math.com
Math.com: The Basics of Algebra Unit Quiz
The unit quiz consists of eight matching questions that examine algebraic expressions and laws of exponents. Solutions are provided.
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.
Learning Wave Communications
Learning Wave: Algebra, Section 1
This resource covers the basic algebraic concepts of like terms, substitution, solving one- and two-step equations, and using formulas and problem solving. Sample problems and links to application problems are included.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Examining Algebraic Expressions: Lesson 1
This lesson demonstrates how to identify and label different parts of an algebraic expression. It is 1 of 5 in the series titled "Examining Algebraic Expressions."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Examining Algebraic Expressions: Lesson 2
This lesson demonstrates how to identify and label different parts of an algebraic expression. It is 2 of 5 in the series titled "Examining Algebraic Expressions."
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Solving Equations by Combining Like Terms
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart teaches the strategy of solving multi-step equations by combining like terms first. It includes questions to be used with the Activotes. It also includes an interactive piece where...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Solving Equations by Combining Like Terms
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson is about solving equations by combining like terms. It includes an interactive activity as well as questions to be used with the Activotes.