Simplifying Expressions Worksheets

Before you begin

Use signed arithmetic, substitute values and read expressions with variables.

Worked example

Simplify 5(x + 7) + 3x + 2.

1. Distribute: 5x + 35 + 3x + 2.
2. Add coefficients of x, then add constant terms.

Answer: 8x + 37

Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.

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• Easy: Start with the preview and follow the worked example.
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• Hard: Use another set to practice explaining and checking your answers.

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