All SSAT Middle Level Math Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #41 : How To Add Variables
Simplify this mathematical expression.
Rewrite the expression
so that like terms are next to each other.
Evaluate the terms in the parentheses.
The constant is 20.
Rewrite in simplest form.
is the correct answer.
Example Question #62 : Variables
To simplify this expression,
combine like terms.
In this expression, the only terms that can be combined are the ones that have as the variable.
Rewrite in simplest form.
Example Question #63 : Variables
Simplify:
Rewrite by putting like terms together.
Because the Commutative Property of Multiplication states that (y times z) is equal to (z times y), then and are the same.
Evaluate what is inside the parentheses and rewrite in simplest form.
is the correct answer.
Example Question #64 : Variables
Simplify:
In order to simplify , first rewrite by putting like terms together.
Then, evaluate the terms in each parentheses.
When you subtract a negative number, you are adding the inverse. Therefore,
There is nothing to combine the term with. The term is the constant.
Rewrite in simplest form.
is the correct answer.
Example Question #65 : Variables
Distribute the to each term within the parentheses.
Rewrite.
Then, rewrite the expression putting all like terms together.
Evaluate the terms in the parentheses.
The constant is 18.
Rewrite in simplest form.
Example Question #11 : Expressions & Equations
Simplify the following:
When solving this problem we need to remember our order of operations, or PEMDAS.
PEMDAS stands for parentheses, exponents, multiplication/division, and addition/subtraction. When you have a problem with several different operations, you need to solve the problem in this order and you work from left to right for multiplication/division and addition/subtraction.
Parentheses: We are not able to add a variable to a number, so we move to the next step.
Multiplication: We can distribute (or multiply) the .
Addition/Subtraction: Remember, we can't add a variable to a number, so the is left alone.
Now we have
Example Question #62 : Variables
Simplify:
Combine like terms and by subtracting their coefficients; do not combine either with the 7.
Example Question #1 : How To Subtract Variables
Simplify:
Example Question #2 : How To Subtract Variables
Simplify:
Example Question #3 : How To Subtract Variables
Simplify: