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Expanding brackets - free worksheets and other resources

Here we have free worksheets and videos relating to expanding brackets. Click on pictures to see larger versions.
Expanding single brackets worksheet

Expanding single brackets worksheet

A worksheet for practising expanding single brackets
e.g.  2(x +  1) =
        3(4+ 2x) =
I find that classes love this sheet. Treat it like a race to see who can complete the most and they will sit and concentrate for ages.
expanding_single_brackets.pdf
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expanding_single_brackets_with_answers.pdf
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Expanding brackets video

A video on expanding brackets of the form a(bx + c) which I made on PowerPoint, available on YouTube.
My YouTube channel can be visited by following this link
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Expanding pairs of brackets worksheet

Expanding pairs of brackets worksheets

A quick worksheet for practising algebraic expansion of pairs of brackets of the form (x + a) (x + b) and (ax + b ) (cx + d).
expanding_pairs_of_brackets.pdf
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expanding_pairs_of_brackets_answer_sheet.pdf
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Expanding pairs of brackets extension worksheet

A further worksheet for practising expanding brackets. This algebra worksheet follows on from the one above and focusses mainly on expressions of the form (ax + b)(cx + d).
expanding_pairs_of_brackets_2.pdf
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expanding_pairs_of_brackets_2_answer_sheet.pdf
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Factorising Quadratic Expressions Tarsia Chain Puzzle

This factorising activity involved factorising the quadratic expressions in order to fit the puzzle pieces together into a circular chain. Great for lesson starters.
Available now from the DoingMaths TES Resources shop.

Expanding pairs of brackets PowerPoint

Expanding pairs of brackets PowerPoint

A PowerPoint illustrating how to expand pairs of brackets.
expanding_pairs_of_brackets.ppt
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Expanding pairs of brackets video

A video on expanding pairs of brackets of the form
(ax + b)(cx + d), available on YouTube.

Free expanding brackets algebra maths worksheets

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  • Home
  • Algebra
    • Algebraic expressions
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    • Expanding brackets
    • Index notation
    • Inequalities
    • Quadratic equations
    • Sequences
    • Simultaneous equations
    • Straight line graphs
    • Substitution
  • Shapes, space and measures
    • Angles
    • Circles
    • Circle theorems
    • Compound measures
    • Construction
    • Distance/speed-time graphs
    • Length, area and volume
    • Metric and Imperial conversions
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    • Proof
    • Pythagoras' Theorem
    • Scale factors, similarity and congruence
    • Symmetry and reflection
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    • Trigonometry
  • Number
    • Primary Addition and Subtraction
    • Addition and subtraction
    • Basic number work
    • BODMAS/PEMDAS/BIDMAS
    • Compound percentage change
    • Decimals
    • Factors and Multiples
    • Fractions
    • Fractions, decimals and percentages
    • Money
    • Multiplication and division
    • Percentages
    • Ratio and Proportion
    • Rounding and estimating
    • Standard form
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    • Averages and the Range
    • Box plots
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      • A-Level Maths, Edexcel, October 2020, Paper Walkthroughs >
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