Teaching Simplifies Expression Easily.
- Firstly, Solve the parentheses by adding or subtracting like terms (if any). For example, 3x (x + y) = 3x.x + 3xy.
- Secondly, use the exponent rules to simplify the like terms.
- Now, add or subtract the like terms.
- Then, write the expression that is obtained in the standard form.
Here is an example of solving a problem by simplifying expressions. Let’s consider the given example to learn how to solve a question by simplifying expressions.
Simplify the expression: 4xy - 2x - 3(xy +1) - 2y .
Step 1: Simplify the parentheses by adding or subtracting the like terms.
⇒ 4xy - 2y - 3(xy +1) - 2y
⇒ 4xy - 2y - 3xy - 3 - 2y
Step 2: Use the exponent rules to simplify the like terms.
⇒ 4xy - 3xy - 2y - 2y - 3
⇒ xy - 4y - 3
Why Should You Use Simplifying Expressions Worksheets for Your Students?
- It helps in building the foundation for algebraic expression.
- Buids understanding of like terms.
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You can download and print this super fun simplify expression worksheets from here for your students. You can also try our Simplify Expressions Practice Problems and Simplify Expressions Quiz as well for a better understanding of the concepts.