Collecting Like Terms Worksheets Grade 7 help students simplify algebraic expressions by collecting terms that contain the same variables and powers.
Students practice identifying like terms, collecting coefficients, and writing simplified expressions step by step.
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This worksheet helps Grade 7 students practice collecting like terms and simplifying algebraic expressions.
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What Does Collecting Like Terms Mean?
Collecting like terms means combining terms that contain exactly the same variables and powers.
Example:
3x + 2x
= 5x
Since both terms contain x, they can be collected.
Students use collecting like terms to simplify algebraic expressions.
Why Is Collecting Like Terms Important?
Collecting like terms helps students:
- Simplify algebraic expressions
- Reduce calculation errors
- Prepare for solving equations
- Build algebra confidence
It is one of the most important algebra skills taught in Grade 7.
How To Collect Like Terms
Step 1: Identify the like terms.
Example:
4x + 3x + 5
Like terms: 4x and 3x
Step 2: Collect the coefficients.
4 + 3 = 7
Step 3: Write the simplified expression.
7x + 5
Always collect only terms that have the same variable and power.
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