BACK TO WORKSHEETSWhen we simplify algebraic expressions we combine the coefficients of like terms.
Example
Simplify 3b + 4b - b
Answer
Look at the coefficients of 3b + 4b - b which are 3b + 4b -1b
Combine them to get 3 + 4 -1 = 6
So the answer is 6b
In this worksheet, students simplify like algebraic terms.
Key stage: KS 2
Year: Year 5 11+ worksheets
Curriculum topic: Maths and Numerical Reasoning
Curriculum subtopic: Equations and Algebra
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