This seventh-grade algebra worksheet focuses on utilizing the distributive property of multiplication to expand linear expressions. In Practice Expanding Linear Expressions #1, students will be given linear expressions that consist of two or three terms inside the parentheses and practice expanding them. The worksheet comprises 18 practice problems that include expressions with integer coefficients and constants, as well as rational numbers. Learning how to expand expressions is a crucial skill as it prepares students to manipulate more complex algebraic expressions and equations. To gain more practice with a detailed example, students can refer to the Expanding Linear Expressions Using the Distributive Property worksheet. Additionally, for more targeted practice, they can try Practice Expanding Linear Expressions #1.
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