Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Learn how to simplify arithmetic expressions by effectively removing brackets in this Grade 7 NCERT math tutorial. We cover the rules for addition and subtraction, as well as how to distribute multiplication over addition and subtraction. Perfect for students following the NCERT, Odiya, or Karnataka curriculum looking to master complex expressions.

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00:00 Introduction
00:16 Understanding the First Expression
00:52 Tinker with the Terms – Key Rule
01:30 Predict the Result Without Solving
02:10 Same Value Expressions
03:05 Brackets and Order of Operations
03:55 Another Expression Challenge
04:40 Balancing Expressions
05:35 Finding Missing Terms
06:00 Using the Distributive Property
07:05 Compare Expressions Without Solving
08:00 Positive vs Negative Values
08:40 Create Expressions with the Same Result

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