Expanding and Factoring Algebraic Expressions

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Title	Expanding and Factoring Algebraic Expressions
Description	• Use the distributive and commutative properties to make an equivalent expression. • Use a common factor to write an algebraic expression in factored form.
Subject	Mathematics
Level	Middle School
Type	Guided Activity
Duration	60 minutes
Answers Included	No
Language	English
Keywords	distribution, expressions, factoring
Simulation(s)	Area Model Algebra (HTML5)

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Author(s)	Amanda McGarry
Contact Email	amanda.mcgarry@colorado.edu
School / Organization	PhET
Date submitted	9/10/18
Date updated	9/10/18