Decomposing Integer Expressions
This 1-page practice set helps 7th graders understand how to decompose integer expressions using the additive inverse. It includes practice problems and scaffolding to support students as they build this foundational algebraic skill.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this 1-page practice set as a warm-up, a short independent practice activity, or a homework assignment.
- Discussion question: How does understanding the additive inverse help you simplify expressions?
- Scaffold for struggling learners: Encourage students to rewrite subtraction as adding the opposite before decomposing.
- Extension for advanced learners: Ask students to create their own integer expressions that require decomposing using the additive inverse to simplify.
- Estimated time: 15-20 minutes.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this 1-page practice set as a warm-up, a short independent practice activity, or a homework assignment.
- Discussion question: How does understanding the additive inverse help you simplify expressions?
- Scaffold for struggling learners: Encourage students to rewrite subtraction as adding the opposite before decomposing.
- Extension for advanced learners: Ask students to create their own integer expressions that require decomposing using the additive inverse to simplify.
- Estimated time: 15-20 minutes.
Decomposing Integer Expressions
This 1-page practice set helps 7th graders understand how to decompose integer expressions using the additive inverse. It includes practice problems and scaffolding to support students as they build this foundational algebraic skill.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free