Expand 5(2y + 3)
When expanding brackets.
Multiply everything on the
inside by what is on the outside.
Expand 3y(4y - 6)
When multiplying similar letters
remember to increase the power.
5 x 2y
3y x 4y
5 (2y + 3)
3y (4y - 6)
5x3
3y x -6
12y – 18y
2
10y + 15
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Expand 5(2y + 3)
When expanding brackets.
Multiply everything on the
inside by what is on the outside.
Expand 3y(4y - 6)
When multiplying similar letters
remember to increase the power.
5 x 2y
3y x 4y
5 (2y + 3)
3y (4y - 6)
5x3
3y x -6
12y – 18y
2
10y + 15
www.accessmaths.co.uk