Simplify expressions using the distributive property and combining like terms. There are 3 sheets here: distribute and simplify, expand and combine like terms. Pick one from the tray, print it, and add its answer key as a second page if you want one.
Worksheets
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Distribute and simplify
Distribute first, then combine like terms.
−3(5x + 3) + 5x − 6 =
−5(a − 6) − 2a + 6 =
−1(4m + 3) − 6m − 2 =
6(−4y − 2) + 4y + 5 =
2(−m − 2) − 5m − 3 =
−4(5a − 2) − 4a + 4 =
3(5y − 4) + 3y + 3 =
5(5y + 6) + 5y − 3 =
−3(m − 6) + m − 1 =
3(−a − 1) − 2a − 6 =
−2(4a − 3) − 6a =
2(−4m + 3) + 2m + 3 =
2(−4y + 6) − 4y − 8 =
2(4a − 7) − 3a − 3 =
−1(−m + 7) − 6m − 2 =
−1(−3m + 5) − 3m − 9 =
1(−2m + 6) − 5m − 8 =
−2(−x − 2) − 5x − 8 =
Using these sheets
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Questions
What grade are these simplifying expressions worksheets for?
They suit grades 7 to 8. The sheets in the tray go from easier to harder, ending with combine like terms.
Is there an answer key?
Yes. Tick “add the answer key as page 2” before printing, or turn on Answer key to check work on screen.
Can I print more than one version?
Yes. Press New problems for a fresh set of the same kind, then print again. The answer key changes with it.
Do I need an account to print?
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