Simplfying Algebraic Expressions Practice Problems

Now that you've studied the four detailed examples for Simplfying Algebraic Expressions, you are ready to try some on your own! If you haven't studied this lesson yet, click here. Be very careful as you simplify your terms and make sure that you always take the sign in front of the term as you move things around!
Practice Problems
Simplify each expression to lowest terms.
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1. -9n -n -3m
2. 3ab -2ac +4ab
3. 2a -4b +3ab -5a +2b
4. 8x -9y -3xy - 2y -x +4xy
5. 2r -3s -t +3t +3s
6. 4(2p -1) - (p+5)
7. 6(p +3q) - (7 +4q)
8. 2(xy -1) + 3(x-2y) -4xy
9. 4rs -2s -3(rs +1) -2s
10. 8y -2z -(y-z)+3yz
Answer Key
So... how did you do? Are you ready to move onto the next unit, Solving Equations?
You're doing a great job! Remember... Algebra skills build on one another, so make sure that you really understand each concept!
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