Which terms count as “like terms”?

Terms with exactly the same variable and exponent. 4x and 7x are like terms; 4x and 4x² are not.

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Combining like terms worksheet generator

Simplify expressions by collecting terms that share the same variable. Add a second variable to make students sort carefully.

Combining Like Terms

Name: Date:

1.
9x + 5 + 4x − 8 =
2.
6x + 1 + 4x − 7 =
3.
9x + 5 + 8x − 9 =
4.
9x + 6 + 9x − 3 =
5.
5x + 7 + 4x − 8 =
6.
7x + 8 + 8x − 6 =
7.
5x + 3 + 2x − 2 =
8.
8x + 3 + 2x − 1 =
9.
7x + 4 + 9x − 2 =
10.
2x + 8 + 7x − 1 =
11.
6x + 9 + 7x − 1 =
12.
6x + 6 + 9x − 8 =
13.
5x + 3 + 4x − 5 =
14.
7x + 1 + 4x − 8 =
15.
5x + 2 + 9x − 1 =
16.
3x + 4 + 8x − 7 =
17.
5x + 4 + 2x − 9 =
18.
9x + 3 + 8x − 1 =
19.
6x + 5 + 3x − 2 =
20.
8x + 3 + 9x − 7 =

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Combining Like Terms — Answer Key

Name: Date:

1.
9x + 5 + 4x − 8 =
13x − 3
2.
6x + 1 + 4x − 7 =
10x − 6
3.
9x + 5 + 8x − 9 =
17x − 4
4.
9x + 6 + 9x − 3 =
18x + 3
5.
5x + 7 + 4x − 8 =
9x − 1
6.
7x + 8 + 8x − 6 =
15x + 2
7.
5x + 3 + 2x − 2 =
7x + 1
8.
8x + 3 + 2x − 1 =
10x + 2
9.
7x + 4 + 9x − 2 =
16x + 2
10.
2x + 8 + 7x − 1 =
9x + 7
11.
6x + 9 + 7x − 1 =
13x + 8
12.
6x + 6 + 9x − 8 =
15x − 2
13.
5x + 3 + 4x − 5 =
9x − 2
14.
7x + 1 + 4x − 8 =
11x − 7
15.
5x + 2 + 9x − 1 =
14x + 1
16.
3x + 4 + 8x − 7 =
11x − 3
17.
5x + 4 + 2x − 9 =
7x − 5
18.
9x + 3 + 8x − 1 =
17x + 2
19.
6x + 5 + 3x − 2 =
9x + 3
20.
8x + 3 + 9x − 7 =
17x − 4

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Frequently asked questions

Which terms count as “like terms”?: Terms with exactly the same variable and exponent. 4x and 7x are like terms; 4x and 4x² are not.
How do I print or save these worksheets as a PDF?: Click Print worksheet and choose your printer, or pick “Save as PDF” as the destination to keep a digital copy. The answer key prints on its own page.
Can I get a fresh set of problems?: Yes. Click New problems for a brand new randomly generated worksheet, as many times as you like.
Is this worksheet generator free?: Yes. Every generator on the site is free to use, with no account, no watermark and unlimited printing for classroom or home use.