Expanding Single Brackets
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Expanding Single Brackets
📚 Part 1: Basic Expansion
Remember: To expand a(b + c), multiply the term outside the bracket by each term inside the bracket.
a) 3(x + 4) = _______________
b) 5(y - 2) = _______________
c) 2(3x + 7) = _______________
d) 4(2y - 5) = _______________
⚠️ Part 2: Working with Negative Signs
Careful: When the coefficient is negative, remember to multiply it by each term inside the bracket.
a) -3(x + 5) = _______________
b) -2(4y - 3) = _______________
c) -6(2x + 1) = _______________
d) -4(3y - 7) = _______________
🔢 Part 3: Multiple Terms in Brackets
Challenge: Expand expressions with three or more terms inside the brackets.
a) 3(x + 2y - 4) = _______________
b) 5(2x - y + 3) = _______________
c) -2(3x + 4y - 6) = _______________
d) 4(x - 2y + 5z) = _______________
🎯 Part 4: Multiple Choice - Common Mistakes
🧮 Part 5: Problem Solving
⭐ Part 6: Extension Challenge
Hint: Expand each bracket separately first, then combine like terms.
💭 Part 7: Reflection
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