Simplifying expressions by combining like terms worksheet

This page contains 95+ exclusive printable worksheets on simplifying algebraic expressions covering the topics like algebra/simplifying-expressionss like simplifying linear, polynomial and rational expressions, simplify the expressions containing positive and negative exponents, express the area and perimeter of rectangles in algebraic expressions, factorize the expressions and then simplify and much more. Recommended for students of 6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade, and high school students. Access our free simplifying algebraic expressions worksheets with just a single click!

Simplifying Linear Expressions

Combine all the like terms to simplify the given linear expressions. Use the distributive law wherever applicable. The pdf worksheets for grade 6 and grade 7 are split into two levels based on the difficulty involved.

Simplifying Polynomial Expressions

Grade 8 and high school students need to add or subtract the like terms to simplify each polynomial expression. Express the algebraic expression in the simplest form.

Expressions with Negative Exponents

This batch of worksheets involves negative exponents. Easy level contains single variable expressions, whereas the moderate level contains multiple variables.

Missing Terms

Determine the missing term in the first section. Find the value of the missing variable in the next section.

Area and Perimeter of a Rectangle

The dimensions of the rectangles are expressed in algebraic expressions. Use relevant formulae to determine the area and perimeter of the rectangles.

Factorize and Simplify

Factorize the numerator and denominator. Cancel out the common terms to simplify the expressions.

Expressions with Multiple Variables

Each algebraic expression in this collection of printable worksheets contains two or more variables. Simplify the algebraic expression by adding or subtracting the like terms.

How do you simplify an expression by combining like terms?