6th Grade · Expressions & Equations
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6.EE.A.3
Definition
To multiply a factor through parentheses to write an expression without them.
Examples
- 4(x + 3) expands to 4x + 12.
- Expanding removes the parentheses using the distributive property.
Key rule
Expanding is another word for distributing.
Memory hook
Multiply through, then drop the parentheses.