Simplifying Expressions Coloring Activity | Combining Like Terms and Distributive Property
Give students a low-prep way to practice simplifying expressions with this Simplifying Expressions Coloring Activity. Students will work through problems that include combining like terms and using the distributive property to simplify expressions.
This resource includes 16 simplifying expressions problems. Eight problems focus on combining like terms only, and eight problems include both the distributive property and combining like terms. Each problem includes space for students to show their work, making it easier to check their process and see where they may need support.
Students solve each expression, match their answers to the coloring key, and use their results to complete the coloring page. The Valentine-themed coloring page adds a fun seasonal component while still keeping the focus on meaningful math practice.
This print-ready activity works well for independent practice, math centers, homework, sub plans, early finishers, Valentine’s Day review, or extra practice during your expressions and equations unit.
What’s Included:
• 16 simplifying expressions problems
• 8 combining like terms problems
• 8 distributive property and combining like terms problems
• Valentine-themed student coloring page
• Answer key
• Print-ready student pages
Perfect for:
• Simplifying expressions practice
• Combining like terms review
• Distributive property practice
• 6th grade expressions and equations
• 7th grade math review
• CCSS 6.EE.A.3
• CCSS 6.EE.A.4
• Valentine’s Day math activity
• Math centers
• Independent practice
• Sub plans
• Early finishers
• Test prep
This simplifying expressions activity is a helpful addition to your expressions and equations unit, Valentine’s Day math review, math centers, or supplemental practice resources.
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