G + 3 H 5g + 10h: Manipulating Expressions I
G + 3 H 5g + 10h: Manipulating Expressions I
G + 3 H 5g + 10h: Manipulating Expressions I
Name:
BAM Indicator: Simplify and manipulate expressions by collecting like terms
a) e + e + e + e + e + e
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b) b + 3b + 2b + 5b
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c) 3p + 4q + p + 2q + 7p
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d) 6a + 9b – a + 12b + 2a
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e) 4x – 5y + 3x + 8y + x
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f) 2a + 6b + 3a – 5b + 5a
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2g + ☐g + 3☐ – 4g + ☐h = 5g + 10h
3. The perimeter of a shape is the distance around the outside. Write an expression for the A
perimeter of these shapes. Simplify each expression.
a) b)
l a
w w c c
l b
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c) x+2 x+2 d)
p+3
p–1
x x p
p–1
x+3 p+3
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b) Explain what your variable stands for
5. Simplify each expression and match it to the solution. Complete the blanks to create six
matching pairs. M
7b – 2b + 6b – 8b
9ab – 5ba 4b
6b – 2 3b
3b + 2b2 – b – 2b – 4b
Cannot be
b + 7b – 4b
simplified
4ab
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Overall, I think my success level is:
F = Fluency R = Reasoning P = Problem-solving A = Application M = Misconception
Q MANIPULATING EXPRESSIONS I
I know the meaning of the word ‘variable’
I know the meaning of the word ‘term’
I know the meaning of the word ‘expression’
I can identify like terms
I can identify like terms in more complex cases
I can simplify expressions by adding like terms
I can simplify expressions by adding and subtracting like terms
I can create expressions
Improvements I could make: