GRADE 7 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 4

Algebraic Expressions

Expand brackets by multiplying each term inside.

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

Expand brackets by multiplying each term inside.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

3(2x + 4)

  1. Step 1: Multiply 3 by 2x and 4.

Final answer: 6x + 12

PRACTISE YOURSELF

2(3y − 5)

Show the answer

6y − 10

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