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Expanding Algebraic Expressions

 

Students learn how to expand algebraic expressions from a set of brackets.

As learning progresses, they find the sum and difference of two or more brackets with positive and negative terms.

GCSE FoundationGCSE HigherIGCSE Foundation

Differentiated Learning Objectives
  • All students should be able to expand a pair of brackets with a constant on the outside.
  • Most students should be able to expand two pairs of brackets and simplify the result.
  • Some students should be able to expand two pairs of brackets, one with a negative on the outside.

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