Combining Like Terms Activity 7th Grade Math Mystery Picture Digital & Printable

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"My students love finding the mystery picture as they worked through this activity. I like the self-checking aspect that allows students to search for their mistakes immediately."

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"I use this for extension, once the work is finished, we have some fun and they don't even realise it is still brain growth. "

Vassiliki B.

Description

In this pre-algebra combining like terms activity, students will practice simplifying expressions with different variables.

The digital version starts with a cover picture and transforms into a different mystery picture that will encourage students to keep going! Also, the digital version gives immediate feedback and a score out of 100% automatically.

The printable version includes the same 10 problems with space for students to show their work. Answer Key included.

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Self Checking Google Sheet with 10 problems
Printable practice - 2 pages
Answer Key

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Combining Like Terms Activity 7th Grade Math Mystery Picture Digital & Printable

Name: Combining Like Terms Activity 7th Grade Math Mystery Picture Digital & Printable
Brand: Math All Day
SKU: 7585812
Price: 3.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.88 (25 reviews)

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Highlights

Digital downloads

Google Apps, PDF

Grades

6th - 8th

Subjects

Algebra, Math, Other (Math)

Standards

CCSS6.EE.A.4

CCSS7.EE.A.1

CCSS8.EE.C.7b

What others say

"My students love finding the mystery picture as they worked through this activity. I like the self-checking aspect that allows students to search for their mistakes immediately."

Melisa H.

"I use this for extension, once the work is finished, we have some fun and they don't even realise it is still brain growth. "

Vassiliki B.

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Description

In this pre-algebra combining like terms activity, students will practice simplifying expressions with different variables.

The printable version includes the same 10 problems with space for students to show their work. Answer Key included.

Want to SAVE BIG?

Grab the Combining Like Terms Bundle and save over 35%!

This product includes:

Self Checking Google Sheet with 10 problems
Printable practice - 2 pages
Answer Key

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Rated 4.88 out of 5, based on 25 reviews

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Great for review

Rated 5 out of 5

February 8, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

I used this resource as a morning work review. I like the mix of expressions and tying in exponents.

Rosemary K.

156 reviews • Illinois

Grades taught: 7th

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Rated 5 out of 5

January 8, 2026

Met expectations

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Standards-aligned

My 7th grade advanced math used this as a bellwork quick check.

Michelle B.

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Grades taught: 7th

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Feb 4, 2026

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Good resource

Rated 5 out of 5

January 6, 2026

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Students were engaged and benefited from this practice. A good resource for this skill set.

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Grades taught: 7th, 10th, 11th, 12th

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Rated 5 out of 5

November 29, 2025

Met expectations

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Standards-aligned

My students love finding the mystery picture as they worked through this activity. I like the self-checking aspect that allows students to search for their mistakes immediately.

Melisa H.

268 reviews • Texas

Grades taught: 7th, 8th

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Math mystery worksheet

Rated 5 out of 5

October 18, 2025

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I use this for extension, once the work is finished, we have some fun and they don't even realise it is still brain growth.

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Grades taught: 7th

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Rated 5 out of 5

August 22, 2025

This was perfect for my higher level students and early finishers.

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Rated 5 out of 5

August 7, 2025

This is a perfect mix of problems for 7th grade. No prep activity. Thank you for sharing.

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June 3, 2025

Used with my 6th graders, they love the online and immediate feedback.

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Questions & Answers

Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).

CCSS6.EE.A.4

Identify when two expressions are equivalent (i.e., when the two expressions name the same number regardless of which value is substituted into them). For example, the expressions 𝘺 + 𝘺 + 𝘺 and 3𝘺 are equivalent because they name the same number regardless of which number 𝘺 stands for.

CCSS7.EE.A.1

Apply properties of operations as strategies to add, subtract, factor, and expand linear expressions with rational coefficients.

CCSS8.EE.C.7b

Solve linear equations with rational number coefficients, including equations whose solutions require expanding expressions using the distributive property and collecting like terms.