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Algebra Basics: Expressions
An introduction to algebra for 7th grade: what variables are, how to read and write expressions, substituting numbers for letters, and…
- Difficulty
- Level 2 · Standard
- Time
- 20 min
Extra practice for 7th Grade Simplifying Expressions (Like Terms) Worksheet — Level 1: the same skill with fresh questions.
Worksheet7th GradeLevel 1 · Easier
Free 7th Grade Simplifying Expressions (Like Terms) Worksheet — Level 1 — Practice Set 3
Practice Set 3 for 7th Grade Simplifying Expressions (Like Terms) Worksheet — Level 1: the same skill and level with a fresh set of questions and a full answer sheet.
More practice: Set 1 · Practice Set 2 · Practice Set 4 — same skill, fresh questions, full answers.
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- Grade
- 7th Grade
- Subject
- Math
- Topic
- Algebraic Expressions
- Difficulty
- Level 1 · Easier
- Estimated time
- 15 minutes
- Curriculum
- Texas grade levels (TEKS)
- Questions
- 14
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4), print or complete online
Students will practice
- identifying like terms
- simplifying expressions by collecting like terms
- working with negative coefficients
Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
What's next?
Completed: 7th Grade Simplifying Expressions (Like Terms) Worksheet — Level 1 — Practice Set 3
How to use this worksheet
- Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
- Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
- Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
- Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.
Common questions
Who is this worksheet for?
7th Grade students (typically ages 12–13) working on algebraic expressions. It is pitched at level 1 · easier; a harder version is linked above.
Are the answers included?
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with the working for every question. You can also view the answers online.
How long does it take?
About 15 minutes for 14 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
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What should we do next?
Try 7th Grade Simplifying Expressions (Like Terms) Worksheet — Level 1 (Set 2).
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Collect the like terms. Only terms with exactly the same letter and power can be added.
1.Simplify: −5x + 2x + 1 (answer space)
2.Simplify: −4x + 9x + 4 (answer space)
3.Simplify: 9x − 5x + 9 (answer space)
4.Simplify: 3x − 5x + 7 (answer space)
5.Simplify: −3x − 6x + 1 (answer space)
6.Simplify: −6x + 9x + 1 (answer space)
7.Simplify: −2x + 6x + 8 (answer space)
8.Simplify: 5x − 6x + 1 (answer space)
9.Simplify: 9x + 9x + 9 (answer space)
10.Simplify: −6x − 3x + 3 (answer space)
11.Simplify: 3x + 8x + 4 (answer space)
12.Simplify: 5x + 5x + 8 (answer space)
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
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- Time
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- Difficulty
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- Time
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- Difficulty
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- Time
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- Questions
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- Answers
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- Last reviewed
- 1 October 2026
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