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AlgebraFoundation
Equations with brackets
The bracket as bars in one row first, then an arc from the number outside to each term inside. Expand first, then solve the two-step equation that is left. Ends with a negative answer and with 3x inside the bracket.
A free key stage 3 and GCSE Foundation algebra lesson on equations with brackets, spec code A17. It has a lesson deck to teach from with a visualiser, a worksheet with answers, an exit ticket, an end of unit test and a method video.
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Equations with brackets
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