Multiplication of Algebra using the Distributive Property Series

Build multiplicative fluency when using the distributive property with algebra. Expanding brackets is such a foundational skill for any students studying higher levels of algebra down the track.

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Multiplication of Algebra using the Distributive Property STEP 1

Build multiplicative fluency when using the Distributive Property with Algebra. Expanding brackets is such a foundational skill for any students studying higher levels of algebra down the track. Students also learn to find the highest common factor by working with the inverse operation.

This is step 1 of 5. Factor outside the brackets is positive and numerical. Inside the brackets, there’s only addition.

Perfect for ages 13-18

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Multiplication of Algebra using the Distributive Property STEP 2

Build multiplicative fluency when using the Distributive Property with Algebra. Expanding brackets is such a foundational skill for any students studying higher levels of algebra down the track. Students also learn to find the highest common factor by working with the inverse operation.

This is STEP 2 of 5. Factor outside the brackets is positive. Inside the brackets, there’s only addition.

Perfect for ages 13-18

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Number Hive Printable Game sheets available for your classroom or at home

Multiplication of Algebra using the Distributive Property STEP 3

Build multiplicative fluency when using the Distributive Property with Algebra. Expanding brackets is such a foundational skill for any students studying higher levels of algebra down the track. Students also learn to find the highest common factor by working with the inverse operation.

This is STEP 3 of 5. Factors outside the brackets are positive and negative. Inside the brackets, there’s addition and subtraction.

Perfect for ages 13-18

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Number Hive Printable Game sheets available for your classroom or at home

Multiplication of Algebra using the Distributive Property STEP 4

Build multiplicative fluency when using the Distributive Property with Algebra. Expanding brackets is such a foundational skill for any students studying higher levels of algebra down the track. Students also learn to find the highest common factor by working with the inverse operation.

This is STEP 4 of 5. Factors outside the brackets are positive and negative. Inside the brackets, there’s addition and subtraction.

Perfect for ages 14-18

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Number Hive Printable Game sheets available for your classroom or at home

Multiplication of Algebra using the Distributive Property STEP 5

Build multiplicative fluency when using the Distributive Property with Algebra. Expanding brackets is such a foundational skill for any students studying higher levels of algebra down the track. In this version, students need to expand two sets of brackets.

This is STEP 5 of 5. Both factors are expressions involving addition and subtraction.

Perfect for ages 14-18

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Multiplication of Algebra using the Distributive Property Series – PACKAGE – All 5 STEPS

Build multiplicative fluency when using the Distributive Property with Algebra. This package is all 5 steps!

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Perfect for ages 14-18

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