Algebra of bracketed terms multiplied by the same variable

This math skill demonstrates how to multiply a variable by each term inside a bracket, which includes terms that are summed or subtracted. The variable outside the bracket is distributed to each term within it, and each term is then multiplied by the variable.

Skill Practice

Algebra of bracketed terms multiplied by the same variable

Test your understanding of algebra of bracketed terms multiplied by the same variable by practicing it! Work through the below exercises to use it in practice.