Start off with the definition of the imaginary number i, then have your class practice simplifying expressions involving powers of i and look for patterns. See how the cyclic nature of powers of i translate to sums of powers of i.

In this Algebra worksheet, students simplify expressions involving rational exponents.  The one page worksheet contains explanation, examples and nine practice problems.  

In this Algebra II learning exercise, 11th graders simplify rational algebraic expressions by factoring and cancelling the common factors.  The two page learning exercise contains instruction, worked examples, and three practice...

Build on your class' understanding of real numbers as they begin working with complex numbers. Pupils begin with an exploration of i and the patterns in the powers of i. After developing a definition for i, they simplify complex number...

In this using the distributive property #5 worksheet, students simplify 10 algebraic expressions by using the distributive property and combining like terms.

For this practice exit exam, students complete a variety of basic algebra problems on an Algebra I skill level. They simplify expressions containing variables, factor quadratic equations, find the slope of a line, identify the...

In this math worksheet, students evaluate 15 expressions using the order of operations. Students then evaluate 4 more expressions with given numerical values for variables.

In this order of operations worksheet, students simplify and evaluate 10 different types of problems by applying the order of operations in each. They simplify basic equations whether multiplication, division, addition, or subtraction....

In this middle school mathematics worksheet, learners simplify expression with signed numbers and evaluate expressions for the given value of the variable. The one page worksheet contains twelve problems. Answers are not provided. 

Put on your thinking caps because middle school math has never been more interesting in this huge resource full of thought provoking questions. Written as a newsletter, the resource has 10 two-page newsletters with a variety of...

In this polynomial worksheet, students use FOIL to simplify polynomial equations with exponents. They evaluate expressions with two variables involving positive and negative integers. Students place their answers on the web page for...

In this factorial notation learning exercise, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include writing out various equations in factorial notation form. First, they write out the factorials and cancel out what they can. Then,...

Two exponent worksheets are available in this resource. On both, mathematicians expound their understanding of exponents by evaluating 20 expressions. An answer key for both pages follows the worksheets. Be aware that some of the...

In the semester exam, students solve problems dealing the the discriminant of quadratic equations, systems of equations, linear equations and inequalities. Students also simplify radicals, complete squares, and find the inverse...

In this radical equations and expressions test, students answer 4 multiple choice and 21 short answer questions.

In this factoring instructional activity, students combine like terms and simplify polynomials by factoring. This one-page instructional activity contains ten problems.

In this powers worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different equations that involve powers. They distribute when necessary and simplify each equation. Then, students add the powers in each to complete their answers.

For this algebra two worksheet, students solve twenty-five problems in test format.  The worksheet covers radicals, complex numbers, and finding roots of quadratics.

In this complex numbers instructional activity, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include addition and subtraction of these numbers. First, they add or subtract the coefficients of similar terms algebraically. Then, students...

Hopefully nothing gets lost in translation. Pupils translate between verbal phrases and algebraic expressions. They then use candy to determine what values to substitute into the expressions.

Your learners will appreciate this assessment of basic skill calculations that are prerequisite to Algebra1. Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing procedures are addressed in conjunction with whole numbers, decimals, fractions,...

In this algebra worksheet, students identify the coefficient, simplify expressions, solve algebraic equations, and graph inequalities. This worksheet contains 93 equations, with an answer key.

In this combining like terms worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 10 different problems that include like terms. First, they identify the like terms in each equation. Then, students add all like terms together, making sure that they...

In this distributive property worksheet, students solve and complete 26 different problems that include using the distributive property to complete. First, they use the distributive property to rewrite each given expression. Then,...