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CPM Course 3 – Chapter 2

Simplifying with Variables
Chapter 2 lays a solid foundation for solving equations.   The theme of the chapter places emphasis on using algebra tiles daily  so that all students can access abstract understanding through the use of concrete manipulatives to simplify with variables. During this chapter:

  • Students will simplify expressions using an expression mat.
  • Students will combine like terms and simplify expressions with variables.

Homework help for this chapter is here

Homework help offers tips, strategies and sometimes solutions for every homework question in this chapter.

Practice/Activities/Games

  • Parent Guide from CPM for this chapter is here
  • Khan academy video on simplifying expressions are here