Algebra: Expanding brackets

Reason For Learning

Expanding brackets is important in algebra. This is because many algebraic expressions need to be written without brackets in. Expanding brackets is a fancy way of saying 'remove the brackets'. You will learn how to 'expand the brackets' when they occur in any mathematical calculation.

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You will learn how to apply the distributive law in order to make those brackets disappear.

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ACMNA190 Level 8

Extend and apply the distributive law to the expansion of algebraic expressions

ACMNA213 Level 9

Apply the distributive law to the expansion of algebraic expressions, including binomials, and collect like terms where appropriate