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Grade 7 Collecting Like Terms Worksheets

Simplify an expression by adding the terms that match.

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Pre-Algebra · Grade 7

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Grade 7 · 3 pages · A4

Pre-Algebra Practice

Grade 7 • Collecting Like Terms • Two kinds of term
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Simplify each expression.

  1. 1) Simplify: 8x + 10 + 10x + 12
    Answer:
  1. 2) Simplify: 3x + 18 + 5x − 13
    Answer:
  1. 3) Simplify: 8x + 10 + 6x + 3
    Answer:
  1. 4) Simplify: 10x + 20 + 5x − 7
    Answer:
  1. 5) Simplify: 10x + 9 + 9x + 16
    Answer:
  1. 6) Simplify: 8x + 17 + 4x − 8
    Answer:
  1. 7) Simplify: 5x + 16 + 3x + 7
    Answer:
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Simplify each expression. (continued)

  1. 8) Simplify: 11x + 20 + 11x − 10
    Answer:
  1. 9) Simplify: 11x + 17 + 10x + 12
    Answer:
  1. 10) Simplify: 6x + 9 + 9x − 5
    Answer:
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Answer Key

  1. 1. 18x + 22
  2. 2. 8x + 5
  3. 3. 14x + 13
  4. 4. 15x + 13
  1. 5. 19x + 25
  2. 6. 12x + 9
  3. 7. 8x + 23
  4. 8. 22x + 10
  1. 9. 21x + 29
  2. 10. 15x + 4
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What each level generates

Grade 7 collecting like terms — the exact skill behind each difficulty setting, straight from the generator.

  1. Level 1One kind of term
  2. Level 2Two kinds of term
  3. Level 3Multiply out, then collect

Grade levels follow the progression common to most English-language curricula — not one specific national curriculum. Every level shows exactly what it generates, so you can check the fit with your own program. See the full scope & sequence →

More Grade 7 pre-algebra skills

Each one generates a different kind of question, with its own three levels and answer key.

Frequently asked questions

▸What pre-algebra is taught in Grade 7?

The headline skill is solving two-step equations such as px + q = r. Its three levels here run multiply-then-add, multiply-then-subtract, then divide-then-add-or-subtract, and equations like a(x + b) = c have a sheet of their own, Equations with Brackets.

▸How do you solve a two-step equation?

Undo the operations in reverse. For 4x + 3 = 23, first subtract 3 from both sides to get 4x = 20, then divide both sides by 4 to get x = 5. Always deal with the added or subtracted term before the coefficient.

▸How do you solve an equation like 3(x + 2) = 21?

Clear the bracket first. Either divide both sides by 3 to get x + 2 = 7 and then subtract 2 for x = 5, or multiply out to 3x + 6 = 21 and solve the two-step equation. Both give the same answer — pick one method and stick with it.

▸Can I get different problems with the same settings?

Yes — press Shuffle. Same grade, skill, level and count, brand-new numbers, and each shuffle gets its own shareable link so you can save a particular set or hand it to a class.

▸Is there space to show working?

Yes. Sheets leave room under each problem so students can write both steps, and choosing a larger font or the easy-read font gives even more space for students who need it.